Dictionary
The Dictionary provides concise definitions of health economics terms, arranged alphabetically for quick reference. Use it to understand unfamiliar terminology or confirm the meaning of a specific term.
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- Cohort DesignCohort Study Design, Prospective Design
- A cohort design follows a defined group of people from an established starting point to observe subsequent outcomes and, when relevant, compare those outcomes across baseline exposures or treatment strategies.
- Cohort StudyLongitudinal Study, Prospective Study
- An observational study following a group sharing a common exposure or characteristic forward in time to observe subsequent health outcomes.