====== Study ======

see [[Study strength]]

A study is a systematic investigation designed to answer a specific research question or test a hypothesis using predefined methods for data collection, analysis, and interpretation.

===== 🔍 Key Characteristics of a Study =====

Objective-driven: Has a clear purpose or question (e.g., “Does Drug A reduce mortality in stroke patients?”).

Structured design: Follows a specific type (e.g., randomized controlled trial, cohort study, case-control, cross-sectional).

Data-based: Involves gathering and analyzing data (quantitative or  Study strngthqualitative).

Reproducible: Can be replicated under similar conditions.