22 Oct Comparing Epidemiological Studies

Comparing Epidemiological Studies

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demonstrate an understanding of the concepts for the module;

integrate professional resources;

engage in meaningful and respectful dialogue with classmates; and

express thoughts clearly and logically.

Course Outcomes

This discussion provides documentation of student ability to meet the following course outcomes:

CO2: Apply biostatistical procedures in the public health environment to identify and solve epidemiological issues.

CO3: Critique proposed, ongoing and/or completed epidemiological studies or research.

CO4: Interpret the output from statistical computing packages to draw appropriate inferences and report results effectively.

CO5: Apply basic epidemiological methods (e.g. study designs and measures) and statistical methods (qualitative and quantitative) to real world outbreaks or case studies.

CO6: Explain the importance of epidemiology for informing scientific, ethical, economic, and policy development related to public health issues.

Due Date

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Requirements

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Preparing the Assignment

Discussion Prompt

Research studies can be divided into three types of studies- experimental, quasi-experimental, and observational. In epidemiology, most of the studies are observational. Observational studies can be either analytic or descriptive. Analytic studies can help provide information about disease etiology and also support preventative measures in public health.

This week we examine ecologic, cross-sectional, and case-control studies. Compare and contrast these types of studies in terms of epidemiology. Give the strengths and limitations of these types of studies as well as what they are used for in research. Provide examples of each type of study that you find in the literature.

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