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Questions for Selecting Data

Now that we have considered the pros and cons associated with different types of data, let's get to the most important issue: how do risk assessors determine whether to use a particular study in the risk assessment?

key pointA study should clearly set out its purpose, methods, variables, and conditions, and these should align with those of the risk assessment.

Assessors do this by asking six questions that attempt to address the complexity of the interactions involved.

In the following reveal activity, click on each question at left to view a more detailed discussion.

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Analyzing the Design of a Study
    

Relevant guidelines section(s): 4.1.2, 4.1.2.2, and 4.1.3


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