How to Design a (Good) Epidemiological Observational Study: Epidemiological Research Protocol at a Glance
Year: 2013
Type: article
Abstract: In this article, we propose a general structure for designing a research protocol of an observational epidemiological study. We start by highlighting the importance of the research protocol, namely in accounting for some bias and guaranteeing methodologic rigor and study reproductability. Next, we reflect on some of the essential elements of a research protocol no matter its objective. We further present some specific issues to be included according to the type of study: cross-sectional, case-control and cohort.
Source: Acta Médica Portuguesa
DOI: 10.20344/amp.4315
Author: Ines Fronteira
Institution: Universidade Nova de Lisboa
Language: English
Subfield: Statistics and Probability
Field: Mathematics
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W1556529979