+A **Cohort Study** observes a defined group of individuals over time, tracking their exposure to factors and the subsequent development of outcomes. It's a powerful [Epidemiology](/wiki/epidemiology) tool, revealing insights into disease incidence and [Risk Factor](/wiki/risk_factor) associations. Researchers follow participants from a shared starting point into the future.
+## See also
+- [Case-Control Study](/wiki/case_control_study)
+- [Clinical Trial](/wiki/clinical_trial)
+- [Longitudinal Study](/wiki/longitudinal_study)