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Topic: Difference between RCT and CT
Difference Between Occupation and
Profession

Submitted to: Dr wajeeha

Submitted by: zaib un nisa

Difference Between Occupation and Profession

Occupation is an activity undertaken by the person to earn his livelihood. It can
be business, profession or employment that a person undertakes to make money.
Many think that occupation and profession are synonyms, but the fact is they are
different.

Profession is an activity that requires specialized training, knowledge,

qualification and skills. It implies membership of a professional body, and
certificate of practice. The individuals who undertake a profession of rendering
personalized services are called professionals, who are guided by a certain code of
conduct, set up by the respective body.

BASIS FOR
OCCUPATION PROFESSION
COMPARISON

Meaning Occupation refers to the A profession is an occupation

regular activity performed or vocation which requires a
by a person to earn his high degree of knowledge and
bread and butter. expertise in the specific field.
 BASIS FOR
OCCUPATION PROFESSION
COMPARISON

Code of conduct No Yes

Training Not necessary Compulsory

Regulated by No Yes
statute

Basis of pay Produce Skill and Knowledge

Higher education No Yes

Degree of There is no independence. A professional is completely

independence independent.

Responsibilities No Yes

Respect and Status Low Very high

Definition of Occupation
Occupation refers to the kind of economic activity endeavored by a person
regularly for earning money. When someone engages or occupies himself, most of
the time, in any economic activity, that activity is known as their occupation.

Example: Drivers, shopkeepers, a government servant, clerks, accountants, etc.

Definition of Profession
A profession is an occupation, for which a person has to undergo specialized
training or internship, for getting a high degree of education and expertise in the
concerned area. The main objective of the profession is to render services to those
who need them.

The profession is governed by a professional body or statute. To be called as a

professional

Example: Doctors, Engineers, Lawyers, Chartered Accountant etc.

Reference:
(2022)(2022, 03-12-2022). from https://keydifferences.com/difference-between-occupation-and-
profession.html#:~:text=Occupation%20refers%20to%20the%20regular,expertise%20in%20the
%20specific%20field.

Randomized Controlled Trial

Definition
A study design that randomly assigns participants into an experimental group or a
control group. As the study is conducted, the only expected difference between the
control and experimental groups in a randomized controlled trial (RCT) is the
outcome variable being studied.

https://himmelfarb.gwu.edu/tutorials/studydesign101/rcts.cfm

Controlled trial
Definition:
Clinical trials are a type of research that studies new tests and treatments and
evaluates their effects on human health outcomes. People volunteer to take part in
clinical trials to test medical interventions including drugs, cells and other
biological products, surgical procedures, radiological procedures, devices,
behavioral treatments and preventive care.

Clinical trials are carefully designed, reviewed and completed, and need to be
approved before they can start. People of all ages can take part in clinical trials,
including children.

https://www.who.int/health-topics/clinical-trials#tab=tab_1