objective objective
A purpose or goal of a study.
Example of objective in a sentence
The research objective is the scientific question to be answered by the study.
More Info
The study protocol always includes the objective(s) of the research.
For example, an objective could be to find out whether a study treatment causes a certain symptom to get better.
Other info to think about when joining a study
You might see the word “objective” in the consent form or study protocol. You could also hear about the objectives when speaking with the study team.
The objective of the study refers to what the study is trying to find out. If you participate in a study you should undertsand the objective and ask the study team any questions you might have.
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CDISC Controlled Terminology
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