Longitudinal Study
Reference work entry
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-29805-2_2202
Synonyms
Cohort study
Definition
A cohort study is an epidemiological method identifying a study population by age, or by using other means or traits of grouping individuals for the purpose of research (Timmreck, 2002).
Pain in the Workplace, Risk factors for Chronicity, Job Demands
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