B2 Revision
Epidemiological studies questions
Which of these are features of a good study?
The study has a large sample size
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The study collects a lot of data and it is then analysed to look for correlations
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The study takes place over a long time
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The study is done quickly so that the results are discovered as soon as possible
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The study compares two groups of carefully matched people
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The study looks at a small number of people who are closely matched
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The study has been checked by people who know about the thing being studied
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The study has been supported by evidence from other studies
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Case Study
Using the example of the MMR vaccine, suggest three reasons why it may
not be right to force people to follow health programmes developed
through the use of epidemiological studies.