ML Bovbjerg 09_Foundations of Epidemiology –EPIDEMIOLOGIC STUDY DESIGNS

 

Learning Objectives

After reading this chapter, you will be able to do the following:

1. Compare and contrast the strengths and limitations of cohort, case-control, cross-sectional, and randomized controlled trial studies
2. Describe ecologic studies and explain the 
   ecologic fallacy
3. Describe the appropriate use of a systematic review and meta-analysis