Cohort study strengths - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Co-Vary correct answers When two variables "move together"; that is, when a person scores higher on one variable, he or she tends to score higher (or lower) on the other variable. Cross-Sectional study correct answers Study that takes measurements on one group of research participants at one time only (with no manipulation). Retrospective → looking backwards into time to get an idea of what lead to a point Cross-Sectional Strengths correct answers Easy (don't have to follow peop...

AIR Methods Final Exam Rank the following studies from highest levels of evidence to lowest: - cohort studies (observational, longitudinal, cross-sectional) - case series, case reports - editorials, expert opinion - systematic reviews - randomized controlled trials (RCT: parallel, crossover) - case-control studies 1. Systematic reviews 2. Randomized controlled trials (RCT: parallel, crossover) 3. Cohort studies (observational, longitudinal, cross-sectional) 4. case-control studies 5....

Ways to increase response rate of self administered surveys - ️️inducements/incentives, easy to complete and return, a persuasive cover letter, advance mailing, follow up mailings, etc A test that protects subjects from harm should - ️️not diminish self worth, or cause stress, anxiety, or embarrassment Ways to preserve right to privacy - ️️anonymity and confidentiality Types of deception - ️️outright deception and concealment Outright deception - ️️deliberately providi...

Experimental studies: Investigator assigns study participants to two groups; one group receives the exposure of interest, and the other group does not. Then the investigator follows the groups over time for incidence of disease Sometimes called: -Intervention studies -Clinical trials -Randomized trials (RCTs) **Be careful not all experimental studies are randomized*** Defining feature of experimental studies: The investigator assigns exposure to study subjects. Experimental studies di...

Nr 503 Midterm Latest Update Graded A health disparities differences in health outcomes among groups Population A group of individuals that belong to the same species and live in the same area How are outcomes measured? the end result after treatment/intervention that describes a patients health status social justice theory relates advocacy, health disparities and outcomes (equality) primary intervention an intervention that occurs before the onset of the disease secondary intervention afte...

AIR Methods Final Exam AIR Methods Final Exam Rank the following studies from highest levels of evidence to lowest: - cohort studies (observational, longitudinal, cross-sectional) - case series, case reports - editorials, expert opinion - systematic reviews - randomized controlled trials (RCT: parallel, crossover) - case-control studies 1. Systematic reviews 2. Randomized controlled trials (RCT: parallel, crossover) 3. Cohort studies (observational, longitudinal, cross-sectional) 4. ...

Understand the concept of nutrient density and state how it can be used to determine the healthfulness of foods - Answer-A measure of nutrients provided per calorie of food Foods rich in nutrients relative to their energy content (calories) usually whole foods; lower calroies and higher nutrient foods ex: fruits & veggies = energy dense; spam & candy - not energy dense; whole foods = energy dense Identify the six classes of nutrients. Recall the energy yield (kcal/gram) for carbohydrate, pr...

NR 503 Epi Midterm Latest Version Already Passed Internal Validity Whether the study measures what it was supposed to measure External Validity The generalizability of the results to other populations Reliability The ability of test results being replicated if the test is repeated Probability Study of the laws of chance Sensitivity The tests' ability to yield a positive result when the person actually has the condition, disease, or disorder Specificity The tests' ability to yield a negati...

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2024 CALT ALTA Exam Questions with correct Answers decoding recognition of the visual symbol, symbol/sound correspondence, and blending sounds into a word are all part of- Pre-Reading Stage language appreciation, awareness of printed words, mastery of alphabet and simple words Greek elements eu, chloro Current Research on the brain and developmental dyslexia A "glitch" may have taken place during fetal development Dyslexia and Social Development May see: a lac...