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Types of Studies

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Types of Studies

Comparing Two (or More!) Populations

Types of Studies

Experiment

Example of an experiment

And another example ...

Who gets which treatment?

Who is in control?

How many suckers?

Close your eyes!

Can this be an experiment?

Observational study

Example of an observational study

And another example … 

Advantages of experiments

Disadvantages of observational studies

So, some guidelines ...

Author: Laura J. Simon

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