Epidemiology, Study Design

  Order Description     3. Differentiate between different types of research designs, including observation and experimental and mixed methods designs 4. Assess levels of evidence and make recommendations 5. Int erpret data arising from surveillance and research studies, including rates and ratios 6. Understand the difference between association and causation, statistical and public health significance 7. Analyse the role of epidemiology in screening and prevention programs, and assess the sensitivity and specificity of programs 8. Critically evaluate epidemiological studies, including potential for bias, confounding and chance errors