2. Step 2
Selecting a Study Approach

4. Overview
The second step in the
research process is to
select a general study
approach.
This section provides
an overview of 8
common study designs.
1. Reviews / meta-analyses
2. Correlational (ecological)
studies
3. Case series
4. Cross-sectional surveys
5. Case control studies
6. Cohort studies
7. Experimental studies
8. Qualitative studies

5. Chapter 6
Overview of Study Approaches

6. FIGURE 6- 1
Summary of Study Approaches

7. FIGURE 6-
2 Primary,
Secondary,
and Tertiary
Study
Approaches

8. Study Duration?
Primary Studies:

9. Study Duration?
Secondary & Tertiary Studies:
The study duration is dependent on how existing
data & articles will be acquired.

10. FIGURE 6-4 Population Selection for
Each Study Approach