The type of epidemiological study that determines the characteristics of the persons involved and the time and place of the outbreak is called a(n)

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A descriptive study aims to describe the distribution and pattern of a disease outbreak including the characteristics of persons involved and the time and place of the outbreak. An inspection study is not a recognized type of epidemiological study. A cohort study is used to determine the incidence of an outcome in a group with a defined exposure compared to a group without it. A retrospective study looks back at past events to determine potential risk factors or causes.

The Type of Epidemiological Study That Determines the Characteristics of the Persons