Non–Interventional Studies – Epidemiology:

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What Is Epidemiology?

Lesson 1 of 5: An Overview of Epidemiology

After completing this lesson, you will be able to:

        Define epidemiology and pharmacoepidemiology.

        Describe the advantages and limitations of non-interventional, or observational, research.

        Understand the difference between an observational study and an interventional clinical trial.