Epidemiologic Association and Study Design: Mental Health
Focus
Assignment Instructions:
For this Assignment, you will identify an epidemiologic association of interest (select
something on mental health) and determine an appropriate study design for exploring that
association.
Requirements:
- Briefly identify the population health topic (association between a risk factor and a
health outcome) you selected. Present a research question based on this topic.
- Explain the epidemiologic study design that would be most appropriate to assess and
address your population health problem.
- Summarize the data collection activities you would use (i.e., how you would collect
data).
- Explain any specific methodologic strategies you would use.
- Consider the methods you would use to make these selections. What are the strengths
and limitations of your selected approach?
- Explain ethical considerations pertaining to your study.
Focus
Assignment Instructions:
For this Assignment, you will identify an epidemiologic association of interest (select
something on mental health) and determine an appropriate study design for exploring that
association.
Requirements:
- Briefly identify the population health topic (association between a risk factor and a
health outcome) you selected. Present a research question based on this topic.
- Explain the epidemiologic study design that would be most appropriate to assess and
address your population health problem.
- Summarize the data collection activities you would use (i.e., how you would collect
data).
- Explain any specific methodologic strategies you would use.
- Consider the methods you would use to make these selections. What are the strengths
and limitations of your selected approach?
- Explain ethical considerations pertaining to your study.
