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Assignment: Statistics
Criteria: Each part of the assignment (i.e., A, B, C) should be at least one half of a page in length. Provide in-text citations for each part as appropriate. Include a reference list.
There are four (3) parts to this assignment. Complete all of them in a single MS Word document and label each section as shown below. Additional guidelines included below.
Criteria: Include a reference list. Each part of assignment should be at least one half of a page in length.
Part A
Compare and contrast three of the most common types of clinical trial study designs: cohort, cross-sectional and case-control.
*Excerpts from class book:
-The study of the distribution of disease.
Study Designs:
-Cohort: Begin with exposure and follow for outcome
-Case Control: Begin with outcome and look back for exposure
-Cross Sectional: Assess exposure and outcome at the same time.
Part B
A group of doctors want to conduct a clinical trial to study the effects of alcohol use on bladder cancer. Using one of the three study designs from part A, detail how the doctors could design a study to investigate this topic (i.e., the effects of alcohol use on bladder cancer). Be creative and include as much detail about the study design (e.g., cohort, cross-sectional or case-control) as possible. Based on the type of research design you chose to write about, what conclusions can be made from the findings of the study?
Part C
Using the study you designed in part B of this assignment, provide a detailed explanation of the steps the doctors must follow to ensure good ethical conduct.
Identify and define three ethical principles in the Belmont Report.
What must the doctors do to ensure each of the three ethical principles in the Belmont report are followed?
