The document outlines an assignment focused on the interpretation and presentation of epidemiological studies, highlighting the need to compare two articles with opposing conclusions regarding health risks. Students are required to assess the strengths and limitations of the study designs, analyze results for credibility, and provide their own opinions and recommendations. This includes presentation requirements in Microsoft Word and proper APA citations.

1. Epidemiological Studies: Interpretation and Presentation
This assignment will allow you to explore and understand the
strengths and limitations of how studies of similar phenomenon
differ in interpretation and presentation.
Using the internet, access and review the following two articles
of opposing conclusions:
McCullough, M. L., Bandera, E. V., Patel, R., Patel, A. V.,
Gansler, T., Kushi,
L. H., Thun, M. J., & Calle, E. E. (2007). A prospective
study of fruits,
vegetables, and risk of endometrial cancer.
American Journal of
Epidemiology
, 166(8), 902–911.
Rogers, L. Q., Courneya, K. S., Paragi-Gururaja, R., Markwell,
S. J.,
& Imeokparia, R. (2008). Lifestyle behaviors, obesity,
and perceived
health among men with and without a diagnosis of
prostate cancer:
A population-based, cross-sectional study.
BMC Public Health
, 8, 23.
Click
here
to read about an overview of epidemiologic study designs.
Based on your readings and understanding, create a 1- to 2-page
assessment of each study design and results in a Microsoft Word
document. Your assessment should include:
A comparison of the merits in each approach
An analysis of the results and indication (s) of which study is
more credible and why (if so) based upon your readings and
knowledge of epidemiology till date
An analysis of whether you support the results or not along with
the reasons

2. Suggestions, observations, or recommendations you may have
for supporting or disputing how the results were presented
Support your responses with examples.
in-text citation as well as
cite any sources in APA format.