Term ID: T4747

Retrospective Study

/retrospective-study/
Research design that examines past events or experiences to understand factors contributing to current outcomes.
Example: Studying childhood experiences of adults with anxiety disorders to identify early risk factors and protective elements.

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Reference: Rothman & Greenland (1998)