Assgnment
Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, research the two major study designs-cohort and case-control-used in health care research. Find a research article on any topic in health care. Based on your research, please address the following:
• Although cohort studies are very powerful, case-control studies tend to be more popular. Do you agree with the statement? Why or why not?
• How does the cohort study design differ from the case-control study design?
• What is essentially the main use or purpose of the cohort study design and case-control study design?
• When it is best to use the cohort study design and when is it best to use the case-control study design?
• What characteristics of cohort study design make it important in health care research?
• Cohort studies can be retrospective or prospective. What makes a cohort study retrospective or prospective?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.