Collection of data is vital to Public Health because prevention and surveillance of health issues assist Public Health officials in making decisions. From the collection of data, statistics are created and actions are made in the field of Public Health. As learned in the past 2 weeks, primary sources for data collection means the original information is collected firsthand. A secondary source for data collection means the information is collected by someone else. Examples of some secondary sources are research studies, MMWR, health surveys, census records, death and birth certificates, information entered into electronic medical records, etc.
Collection of data is vital to Public Health because prevention and surveillance of health issues assist Public Health officials make decisions. From the collection of data, statistics are created and decisions are made in the field of Public Health. As learned in the past 2 weeks, primary sources for data collection means the original information is collected firsthand. A secondary source for data collection means the information is collected by someone else. Examples of some secondary sources are research studies, MMWR, health surveys, census records, death and birth certificates, information entered into electronic medical records, etc.
Considering these sources (and, numerous others) for statistical data collection, respond to the questions on the Assignment. There are various sources available online regarding how the Assignment questions apply so remember to support your opinions with sources.
Considering these sources (and, numerous others) for statistical data collection, respond to the questions on the Assignment. There are various sources available online regarding how the Assignment questions apply so remember to support your opinions with sources.
1) In 2-3 paragraphs and in your own words (paraphrased; no quotations), explain your opinion of the following:
-Is the large amount of data collected really necessary?
Why or why not?
-How accurate is the data collected?
In what ways are the data accurate or inaccurate
-explainHow comfortable are you with the confidentiality of data collected?
Why or why not?
2) Provide specific examples of each of the above.
3) Support your opinion with facts (excluding the Text Book).
4) Correctly cite (APA) the sources: author/agency/foundation followed by the date, followed by the article title, followed by the url/link to the source.