For each pair listed below, explain the main differences between each of the following study designs. For discussion of differences for each of the pairs, write a short paragraph that includes the following information: /0x4*
- Main differences between studies
- Advantages of each design
- Disadvantages of each design
- Appropriate use of each study design
- Strength of evidence
1. Observational and experimental studies
2. Retrospective cohort and prospective cohort studies
3.Cohort and case-control studies
- (8 points total; 2 points each) Which type of study design is best described in each of the following scenarios? Choose one study design from the following answers:
- prospective cohort study
- retrospective cohort
- case-control
- cross-sectional
- clinical trial
- A study that compares the prevalence of back pain among current members of the automobile manufacturing union with that of current members of the bakers and confectionary union.