Different terminology used to describe research designs
Specific terminology is used in the description of research designs, in this brief section we look at those terms and the implications for your interpretation of research.
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- Cross sectional
- Longitudinal
- Retrospective
- Prospective
- Qualitative data
- Quantitative data
Once you’ve listened help consolidate the topics covered with the questions below.
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A cross sectional study looks at a patient cohort across a span of time?
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All longitudinal studies are useful to assess direct causation relating to the outcome being investigated?
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Retrospective studies are at high risk of recall bias?
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All cohort studies are prospective?
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Qualitative data describes the results in terms of written numbers rather than figures, e.g. one rather than 1?
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Quantitative data can be measured and written down in numbers?
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