Clinical Post-class Quiz Case-Control.pdfVIP

Preview Assessment: Post-class Quiz #8 - Case-Control Studies Question 1 5 points How does the strategy for a case-control study differ from that of a cohort study? (Select the one best answer.) A. Case-control studies are retrospective, while cohort studies are always prospective. B. Randomization can be used in a cohort study, but cant be used in a case-control study. C. In case-control studies subjects are selected and grouped based on their disease status, but in cohort studies subjects are selected and grouped based on exposure status. D. The goal of cohort studies is to test an association, but case-control studies just document the frequency of risk factors. Question 2 5 points In a case-control study one can calculate either a risk ratio or an odds ratio. True False Question 3 5 points What is the main reason why it is important to use precise, specific criteria for what constitutes a case, i.e. in defining the outcome? (Select the best answer.) A. To avoid misclassification with respect to the outcome. B. To limit the number of subjects in the study. C. To avoid selection bias. D. To avoid interviewer bias. Question 4 5 points Which of the following is are legitimate sources of cases for a case-control