A cohort study examines a different group of people with similar characteristics over time. These people are referred to as a cohort and are followed to see if they develop a particular outcome or disease. This type of study is used to assess the incidence or risk of a particular health outcome or disease, and can provide important information on the causes of these outcomes.

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A Cohort Study

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A cohort study...

A) examines the same people over time with check up points
B) examines a different group of people with similar characteristics over time
C) examines different people at multiple times
D) examines a group of people at once

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