Adaptive Cross-Sectional Epidemiological Study
An adaptive cross-sectional epidemiological study combines the core logic of a cross-sectional survey — measuring exposures and outcomes simultaneously in a defined population at one point in time — with pre-specified adaptive rules that allow modifications to sampling strategy, sample size, or subgroup allocation based on accumulating interim data. The approach preserves the efficiency and speed of a standard cross-sectional design while improving precision for rare exposures or heterogeneous populations by redirecting sampling resources in real time.
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- Kelsey, J. L., Whittemore, A. S., Evans, A. S., & Thompson, W. D. (1996). Methods in Observational Epidemiology (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press. · ISBN 978-0195083439
- Rothman, K. J., Greenland, S., & Lash, T. L. (2008). Modern Epidemiology (3rd ed.). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. · ISBN 978-0781755641
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