Epidemiological Research Trivia Quiz!

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1.

The hallmark feature of an analytic epidemiological study is:
- A.
  
  The use of an appropriate comparison group
- B.
  
  A clear definition of disease that does not change over time
- C.
  
  The random allocation of individuals to treatment
- D.
  
  Publication in a peer-reviewed journal
2.

A case-control study differs from a cohort study in that:
- A.
  
  Subjects are asked about their exposure status in a cohort study but not in a case-control-study
- B.
  
  Subjects are enrolled or categorised on the basis of their disease status in a case-control study but not in a cohort study
- C.
  
  Subjects are enrolled or categorised on the basis of their disease status in a cohort study but not in a case-control study
- D.
  
  Cohort studies always require many years to conduct, but case-control studies do not
3.

This table shows data from an epidemiological study. What type of study was this most likely to be?
- A.
  
  Cross-sectional
- B.
  
  Case-control
- C.
  
  Cohort
- D.
  
  Randomized controlled trial
4.

Considering the data shown in this table: What is the incidence rate among those who were exposed to the risk factor under study?
- A.
  
  13.3 per 100 person-years
- B.
  
  13.3 per 100,000 person-years
- C.
  
  35.9 per 100 person-years
- D.
  
  35.9 per 100,000 person-years
5.

Considering the data shown in this table, what is the relative risk of disease for those exposed to the risk factor under study compared to the unexposed? RR=[Blank] (use 2 decimal places)
6.

To assess the association between a certain rare type of cancer and a sedentary lifestyle, investigators conducted a case-control study with 100 cases (with cancer) and 200 controls (without cancer). Among the patients with cancer, 50 had a sedentary lifestyle history; among the controls, the number with a sedentary lifestyle history was also 50. What is the odds ratio for the association between sedentary lifestyle and cancer? OR= [Blank] (use 1 decimal place)
7.

Consider the following clinical question: To what extent teenage patients who are obese compared to those who have normal weight prior to open appendectomy, have a higher risk of post-operative complications? Which type of clinical question is this? Identify the clinical domain
- A.
  
  Aetiology
- B.
  
  Diagnosis
- C.
  
  Prognosis
- D.
  
  Therapy
8.

Consider the following clinical question: To what extent teenage patients who are obese compared to those who have normal weight prior to open appendectomy, have higher risk of post-operative complications? What is the best study design to answer this clinical question?
- A.
  
  Case-control study
- B.
  
  Cohort study
- C.
  
  Cross-sectional study
- D.
  
  Randomised controlled trial
9.

Consider the following clinical question: In male heavy smokers newly diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) would the administration of varenicline be more effective for long-term smoking cessation than nicotine replacement therapy? Which type of clinical question is this? Identify the clinical domain.
- A.
  
  Aetiology
- B.
  
  Diagnosis
- C.
  
  Prognosis
- D.
  
  Therapy
10.

Consider the following clinical question: In male heavy smokers newly diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) would the administration of varenicline be more effective for long-term smoking cessation than nicotine replacement therapy? What is the best study design to answer this clinical question?
- A.
  
  Cohort study
- B.
  
  Case-control study
- C.
  
  Randomised controlled trial
- D.
  
  Cross-sectional study