4  Selecting your research design

This chapter is based on several web pages I have written, which I will find the time to document here.

4.1 Step 1. Decide if you can/should randomize

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4.2 Step 2. Consider the advantages/disadvantages of retrospective versus prospective research

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4.3 Step 3. Think about the most efficient way to select subjects

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4.4 The fly in the ointment

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4.5 Bibliography

Steve Simon. So you’re thinking about a retrospective chart review. PMean blog, 2016-05-02. Available in html format.