Prof. Timetest

Now that you have reviewed the basics of the different types of study designs and know the strengths and weaknesses of each type of design, you will be choosing a study related to colorectal cancer.  For the final situation analysis, you will be reviewing 2-3 observational health studies.  In order to practice this week you will pick one original research article from your literature review (see attached) that uses a cross sectional, case control, or cohort study design for the.  Write a 2-page peer review of the selected journal article (AMA format). Make sure to include the following:

The review should include the following components:

· Analyze the study design used by the authors in your chosen article. (take apart the study, describe the design of the study conducted)

· Discuss the strengths and limitations of the study design chosen.

· Propose potential alternative study design that could have been used.

· Discuss the article's public health implications.