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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Fields of Study > epidemiology > epidemiological studies > ecological studies
Research, Technology, Methods > methodology > research methods > surveys > environmental surveys > health surveys > epidemiological studies > ecological studies
Research, Technology, Methods > methodology > research methods > observational studies > ecological studies
Preferred Term:

ecological studies

Definition:
An ecological study is an observational study in which data is analysed at the population or group level rather than at an individual level. These studies are often conducted to measure risk factors, prevalence and incidence of a disease at a population level.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
epidemiological studies, observational studies
Entry Terms:
  • ecologic studies
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/341427
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