Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Due Thursday

To prepare for this week’s discussions, begin by selecting and reading 1 article from the reference links provided below within the University Library. Then, respond to the following questions in a minimum of 175 words:

• What data collection method(s) did the researcher use? Why did they choose this method(s)? Were they appropriate? Why or why not?
• Were the methods effective or ineffective for gathering data and proposing interventions for the targeted community? Why or why not?
• What rationale, examples, and comparisons would you use to defend your perspectives? What other methods might have been appropriate given the study aim(s) and design?
• From what you have read, what are the qualities of a well-defined data collection process?
• Draw on examples from textbook readings and/or current events to support your ideas.

Include the reference used to write your response. The reference MUST be cited within your post.

Here are additional references that you can go through to support your ideas.

Introduction to Epidemiology

Data & Benchmarks

Selecting Data Collection Methods

Read Public Health Screening Programs from the University Library.