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. 2006;7(1):24-5.
doi: 10.1038/sj.ebd.6400375.

Study design III: Cross-sectional studies

Kate Ann Levin  1
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Study design III: Cross-sectional studies

Kate Ann Levin. Evid Based Dent. 2006.

Abstract

In this series, I previously gave an overview of the main types of study design and the techniques used to minimise biased results. Here, I describe cross-sectional studies, their uses, advantages and limitations.

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