Difference between analytical and descriptive epidemiology
Not what you're looking for?
Why is it important to understand the difference between descriptive epidemiology and analytical epidemiology?
Purchase this Solution
Solution Summary
This solution describes the importance of understanding the difference between descriptive and analytical epidemiology. Definitions and examples are provided for both.
Solution Preview
Hello,
It is definitely important to know the difference between descriptive and analytical epidemiology because, at first, they appear so similar.
The main difference is that they seek to determine two different things about a specific health event or outbreak. In the end, they both have the same goal, to keep a health incident from happening again.
Descriptive epidemiology attempts to evaluate and catalog all circumstances surrounding ...
Purchase this Solution
Free BrainMass Quizzes
Managed Care Organizations
This quiz will test the basics of managed care organizations. It is important to know how our health care delivery system operates through managed care.
Stress Continuum
All humans experience stress and a certain level is motivating for learning. However, a high level of stress for prolonged periods of time may have a negative impact. This information focuses on the four stages of stress. Understanding stress assists in maintaining a healthy level.
What everyone should know about MRSA
This quiz focuses on what everyone should know about community MRSA. Community MSRA is an infection in healthy people.
Vitals about a Patient's Vitals
Basic questions about blood pressure and measurements.
First Aid
Do you know how to provide first aid?