By the end of this module, you should be able to:
- Describe common analytical studies and when they may be used.
- Determine the most appropriate type of analytic study for an outbreak.
- Determine the correct measure of association for each type of analytic study.
- Calculate measures of association and interpret results.
The next step we’re going to cover in an outbreak investigation is hypothesis evaluation from an epidemiological standpoint. Epidemiological hypothesis evaluation allows us to test our hypothesis by comparing ill and well people. In this video, we will discuss common analytical study designs used to test hypotheses and how to determine the appropriate study design for our situation.
Resources
- Key Points for Food Transaction Records from Credit or Debit Cards – Minnesota CoE (Go to Guidance document)
- Epidemiologic Investigations Related to Foodborne Outbreaks – Tennessee CoE (Go to Online Course)
- Outbreak Questionnaire Library – Colorado CoE (Go to Outbreak Survey Repository)
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