Studies that determine the incidence and prevalence of a disorder in a particular population are called:

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Epidemiological studies are specifically designed to determine the distribution, patterns, and determinants of health and illness in a population, including the incidence and prevalence of particular disorders. Longitudinal studies examine changes over time, experimental studies involve manipulating variables to determine cause and effect, and developmental studies focus on changes that occur over the lifespan.

Studies That Determine the Incidence and Prevalence of a Disorder