Sociology is the study of social behaviour or society, including its origins, development, organisation, networks, and institutions. It is a social science that uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop a body of knowledge about social order, disorder, and change.
Clinical trials registries collect basic health information from people who agree to be contacted about participating in future clinical trials or studies. A clinical trial is the study of new ways to prevent, detect or treat diseases or conditions.
Standards in the Conduct of Registry Studies for Patient-Centered Outcomes Research â Report to PCORIMarch 15, 2012 Page 8 of 58 standards include several practices that are essential for scientific rigor, such as developing a protocol and data analysis plan in advance and devoting efforts to data quality.