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This is the first of a series of articles that will describe the different types of study design; considerations when choosing a study design; and the advantages and disadvantages of each type of study. This first article explains the importance of choosing an appropriate design and the decisions to be made when doing so.
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Levin, K. Study design I. Evid Based Dent 6, 78–79 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.ebd.6400355
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