Retrospective study

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010307",
  "term": "Retrospective study",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A research design that looks back in time to examine exposures or risk factors in relation to an outcome that has already occurred. Data are collected from existing records or by interviewing subjects about past events. Case-control studies are a common type of retrospective study design.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "disease"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1301 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/retrospective-study/"
}