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Retrospective

Definition

A study design that looks backward in time, analyzing data that has already been collected or events that have already occurred.

Example

Reviewing medical records from the past 5 years to identify risk factors for surgical complications.

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استرجاعي

Related Terms

ProspectiveCase-Control StudyCohort Study

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Last updated: March 2026

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