Epidemiologic Study Designs

David G. Kleinbaum, Kevin M. Sullivan and Nancy D. Barker
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David G. Kleinbaum: Emory University, Rollins School of Public Health
Kevin M. Sullivan: Emory University, Department of Epidemiology Rollins School of Public Health

Chapter LESSON 3 in ActivEpi Companion Textbook, 2013, pp 37-66 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract A key stage of epidemiologic research is the study design. This is defined to be the process of planning an empirical investigation to assess a conceptual hypothesis about the relationship between one or more exposures and a health outcome. The purpose of the study design is to transform the conceptual hypothesis into an operational hypothesis that can be empirically tested. Since all study designs are potentially flawed, it is therefore important to understand the specific strengths and limitations of each design. Most serious problems or mistakes at this stage cannot be rectified in subsequent stages of the study.

Keywords: Peripheral Vascular Disease; Viral Illness; Hybrid Design; Cellular Telephone; Observational Study Design (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4614-5428-1_3

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