Types of Epidemiology

A case-control study is designed to help determine if an exposure is associated with an outcome (i.e., disease or condition of interest). In theory, the case-control study can be described simply. First, identify the cases (a group known to have the outcome) and the controls (a group known to be ...

An alternative type of cohort study is a retrospective cohort study. In this type of study both the exposure and the outcomes have already occurred. Just as in a prospective cohort study, the investigator calculates and compares rates of disease in the exposed and unexposed groups.

Introduction to study designs - cross-sectional studies Introduction Learning objectives:You will learn about commonly used epidemiological measurements to describe the occurrence of disease.