Cross sectional study: strength, direction of inquiry
Direction of study: Exposure and outcome at the same time. Strength of association: Strength of association in cross-sectional study is
Direction of study: Exposure and outcome at the same time. Strength of association: Strength of association in cross-sectional study is
Features * One important characteristic of analytical study is using comparison group for arriving a conclusion. * When we give a comparison
Direction of study: Exposure to outcome. Strength of association: Estimates risk or rate directly. Strong relation between exposures to outcome.
Analytical studies are further sub-types depending upon the study groups and time. Commonly used analytical studies are as follows: * Cross-sectional