Chapter 1: Basics - infections, transmissions, models Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 main areas in which modelling is generally applied?
A
1) Determining the impact of control strategies
2) Predicting future numbers of cases
3) Elucidating natural history or epidemiology of infection
2
Q
Why do we need models?
A
Models typically used to address questions which are difficult/impossible to address using observational studies.