Types Of Epidemiology Studies Flashcards
Data is divided into 2
Name those 2 types
Qualitative and quantitative data
Differentiates between qualitative data and quantitative data.
Qualitative data is non-statical and typically unstructured or semi-structured. It cannot be used for graphs or charts. an open exploration and it’s not measured using hard numbers. It can be used for categorization based on properties.
Quantitative data is measured using hard numbers and values and can be used for graphs and charts. Open-ended and more concise. Good for data analysis.
List for each type of data, the generation of data.
Quantitative data: Tests, metrics, experiments, surveys and market reports
Qualitative data: Audio and recordings, observations and notes, Texts and documents, interview transcript and focus group.
Differentiates between discrete and continuous data
Discrete- cannot be broken down into smaller parties. consists of integers that can reach the limit. e.g how much you have
continuous can be infinitely broken.
data that continue fluctuates. e.g time taken to finish your portifolio review.
which data is most used in epidemiology?
Quantitative data
What is study?
Scientific process of answering the question using data from the population. Hypothesis can be formulated.
Steps to follow in the study
Have a question about your study
identify suitable study type
Collect and interpret data
Analyze the results
publish the findings in the findings
List types of epidemiological study design in the correct category
Epidemiological is divided into experimental and observational.
Experimental we have RCT and other clinical studies.
Observational we have analytic and descriptive.
Analytic: Case-control and cohort
Descriptive: Case series, case report, cross-sectional and ecological
Differentiates between observational studies and experimental studies
Observational studies: just watch and observe without doing anything.
Experimental is where we start to intervene like giving medication vaccines
