HISTORICAL COHORT STUDY
\hɪstˈɒɹɪkə͡l kˈə͡ʊhɔːt stˈʌdi], \hɪstˈɒɹɪkəl kˈəʊhɔːt stˈʌdi], \h_ɪ_s_t_ˈɒ_ɹ_ɪ_k_əl k_ˈəʊ_h_ɔː_t s_t_ˈʌ_d_i]\
Sort: Oldest first
-
Studies in which subsets of a defined population are identified. These groups may or may not be exposed to factors hypothesized to influence the probability of the occurrence of a particular disease or other outcome. Cohorts are defined populations which, as a whole, are followed in an attempt to determine distinguishing subgroup characteristics.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
Word of the day
Snake's-head
- Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.