This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Other Analytical Studies, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
A total of 5000 patients of glaucoma are identified and surveyed by patient interviews regarding family history of glaucoma. Such a study design is called- 
Select and explain. 
A. Case series repo, B. Case control study, C. Clinical trial, D. Coho study
A: Case series repo
Answer: A: Case series repo 
Explanation: Case series repo: A case series repo is a descriptive study where in more than one patients having a paicular disease are studied. No cause related analysis or hypothesis testing is involved. Case control study: Backward looking/ retrospective study in which multiple risk factors are studied together. Odd's ratio can be calculated. Coho study: Forward / prospective study in which multiple outcomes can be studied together. Incidence & relative risk can be calculated.