ML Bovbjerg 04. Foundations of Epidemiology - INTRODUCTION TO 2 X 2 TABLES, EPIDEMIOLOGIC STUDY DESIGN, AND MEASURES OF ASSOCIATION

 

Learning Objectives

After reading this chapter, you will be able to do the following:

1. Interpret data found in a 2 x 2 table
2. Compare and contrast the 4 most common types of epidemiologic studies: cohort studies, randomized controlled trials, case-control studies, and cross-sectional studies
3. Calculate and interpret relative measures of association (
   risk
    ratios, rate ratios, odds ratios)
4. Explain which measures are preferred for which study designs and why
5. Discuss the differences between absolute and relative measures of association