1- Center for Healthcare Data Modeling, Departments of biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of public health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
2- Center for Healthcare Data Modeling, Departments of biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of public health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran , madadizadehfarzan@gmail.com
Abstract: (2447 Views)
A main step in answering a scientific hypothesis in an epidemiological study is deciding which type of study is suitable to be undertaken, considering methodology, practical considerations and budget and time limitations
Review:
Letter to The Editor |
Subject:
Epidemiology Received: 2021/06/16 | Accepted: 2022/03/28 | Published: 2022/03/30
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