Term: Case Control Studies

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2006-04-17

Definition:

Studies in which individuals who already have a certain condition are compared with individuals who do not. They compare study subjects retrospectively.

Related terms 

• Cohort Studies
• Control Group
• Cross Sectional Study
• Longitudinal Study
• Matching Cases and Controls
• Prospective Studies
• Retrospective Studies

Links 

• MCHP Web Site - Documentation - Study Design and Methods

Term used in 

• De Coster C, Chateau D, Dahl M, Soodeen RA, McKeen N. Waiting Times for Surgery, Manitoba 1999/2000 to 2003/04. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2007. [Report] [Summary] (View)