PUBH 6035 Module 5 Discussion; Study Group

ThisDiscussionwillfacilitate yourunderstandingabouthowtominimizebiasinstudies,aswellas how to assess potential confounders and effect modifiers. Before you participate in thisDiscussion,completethefollowingtasks: • Readtheassignedchaptersofthetextbook. • WatchthevirtuallabprovidedintheLearningResources. • ReviewthechapterquestionsforChapters10,11,13,and14,whicharedesignedtohelpyoupracticeandassessyourunderstandingoftheconcepts presentedinthechapter. • Completethefollowingassignedchapterquestions: o Chapter10:Questions2,3,and 5 o Chapter11:Questions3and6 o Chapter13:Questions3and 5 While you may find it helpful to complete all of the chapter questions, you must complete atminimum the specific questions identified in the preceding list. Note that solutions to theseexercises areprovidedatthebackofthetextbook.Thesesolutions areusefulforcheckingyourwork and for demonstrating how you should approach all of the questions at the end of eachchapter. Once you have completed the required tasks, engage in a discussion with your peers. Whilepostingandcomparinganswersmaybehelpful,youmaybebetterservedbyaskingspecificquestionsaboutthe concepts andproceduresin theexercises. Your posts in the Discussion may include questions or insights about the required reading, thevirtual lab, the assigned chapter questions, the solutions for the assigned chapter questions, orany combination thereof. If you do not have questions about the assignment and believe that youhave mastered the material for this module, use the Discussion to answer your peers' questions,offering insight, advice, strategies,and assistance. Whether you are assisting your peers or seeking assistance, you must participate in theDiscussion,completing aninitial postintendedtosparkaconversationandthenfollowingthrough on your postbyinteractingwith your peers. This Discussionwill beavailable fromDay1throughDay14ofModule 5. ByDay4 YouarerequiredtosubmityourinitialpostbyDay4.Youareencouragedtopostearly.Onceyouhave submitted yourinitialpost,start engaging in adiscussionwithyourpeers.