PUBH6005 Epidemiology Assessment 2: Study Design, Sampling and Risk
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This report analyzes epidemiological study designs, sampling techniques, and population risk factors, drawing on the Whitehall studies and other relevant research. Part 1 examines the Whitehall I and II studies, focusing on their sampling frames, methodologies (including cohort studies, statistical analyses like chi-square tests and logistic regression), and generalizability of findings regarding socioeconomic status, work stress, and health outcomes. It discusses how similar studies could be conducted in the Australian context, referencing the 45 and Up Study cohort. Part 2 explores various observational research designs (cohort, cross-sectional, and longitudinal studies) and experimental designs (randomized controlled trials), assessing their advantages, disadvantages, and ethical dilemmas. It provides examples of how each design could be applied to specific research questions, such as the association between binge eating and depression, the long-term effects of detention, and the impacts of folate supplementation on pregnancy and autism development. The report emphasizes the importance of understanding causal associations, potential biases, and ethical considerations in epidemiological research.
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