Case-control study

Case-control study

An observational study of persons with the disease of interest (cases) and a suitable control group of persons without the disease to establish the extent of association between exposure(s) of interest and disease.

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Category: Pharmacy
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An observational study of persons with the disease of interest (cases) and a suitable control group of persons without the disease to establish the extent of association between ...

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