experimental study

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-010415",
  "term": "experimental study",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. A study in which the investigator specifies the exposure category for each individual (clinical trial) or community (community trial), then follows the individuals or community to detect the effects of the exposure.\n\n2. A study in which the investigator specifies the type of exposure for each person (clinical trial) or community (community trial) then follows the persons' or communities' health status to determine the effects of the exposure.\n\n3. A study in which the investigator specifies the exposure category for each individual (clinical trial) or community (community trial), then follows the individuals or community to detect the effects of the exposure. [CDC 2005]",
  "subject": "Health and safety",
  "references": [
    "CDC 2005",
    "CDC Glossary of Epidemiology Terms",
    "Thesaurus of Terms Used in Microbial Risk Assessment"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/experimental-study/"
}