What Are the Common Methods Used in Short-Term Studies?
Short-term studies often employ various study designs, including:
- Case-Control Studies: These studies compare individuals with a specific condition (cases) to those without (controls) to identify potential risk factors. - Cohort Studies: These studies follow a group of people over a short period to determine the incidence of a disease or the effect of an exposure. - Cross-Sectional Studies: These studies assess the prevalence of a disease or an exposure at a single point in time. - Time-Series Analysis: This method examines data points collected at successive times to identify trends or seasonal patterns.
