Instructions Section 1 (50 marks)

Please read the research articles provided on Blackboard for Section 1 and answer the following 4 questions for each article.

1. Name the study design being used.
2. Outline 3 features of this study design demonstrated in this article to support your answer. (100 words )
3. Name the sampling frame and sampling/randomisation method.
4. Describe this sampling/randomisation method, and
5. Provide 2 reasons why this method was chosen. (100 words)
6. Do the measures of association confirm or disagree with the hypothesis? And why? (100 words)
7. Name one area of public health research that utilises the study design you have identified in Question Provide 2 reasons of why this study design is utilised. (200 words)

Section 2 (50 marks)

Please read over the research article provided on Blackboard for Section 2 and answer the following 4 questions for each article.

1. Name the disease being screened in this article. Why should this disease be screened in reference to the WHO Principles of Early Disease Detection? Provide 5 (200 words)
2. What is the reference test and the index test? (50 words)
3. Compare and interpret the sensitivity and specificity of the index test/s. (150 words)
4. Read over the results of this screening program and provide a recommendation on the implementation of the screening program and 2 reasons to support your recommendation. (100 words)

Referencing

It is essential that you use appropriate APA style for citing and referencing research. Please see more information on referencing here https://library.torrens.edu.au/academicskills/apa/tool

Submission Instructions

Submit this assessment via the Assessment 2 link in the main navigation menu in PUBH 6005 Epidemiology. The Learning Facilitator will provide feedback via the Grade Centre in the LMS portal. Feedback can be viewed in My Grades.

Academic Integrity Declaration

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I am aware that I need to keep a copy of all submitted material and their drafts, and I will do so accordingly.