Some NBME 12 questions I need help on

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1) A researcher wants to evaluate the association between asbestos exposure and mesothelioma. which of the following is the most appropriate study?
a)case control
b)case studies
c) ecologic
d) randomized clinical trial

Is the answer case control?

 

[hotchik]

1) A researcher wants to evaluate the association between asbestos exposure and mesothelioma. which of the following is the most appropriate study?
a)case control
b)case studies
c) ecologic
d) randomized clinical trial

Is the answer case control?

Yes case control (got this question correct) from POE, cuz cohort would fit as well (but is not one of the answer choices given), cross-sectional would fit as well (but is not one of the answer choices) since it provides association BUT NOT causation
case study --> doesn't give association, just presents a new/interesting disease
randomized clinical trial --> unethical to expose ppl to asbestos for the sake of science
ecologic --> no idea (never saw in FA so would be pissed if this was the answer)

hope this helps

 

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thanks!