Epidemiological Studies: Interpretation and Presentation II

This assignment will allow you to explore and understand the strengths and limitations of how studies of similar phenomenon differ in interpretation and presentation.

• 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 http://publichealth.jbpub.com/aschengrau3e/Login.aspx?ref=/aschengrau3e/default.aspx

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
• Suggestions, observations, or recommendations you may have for supporting or disputing how the results were presented

Support your responses with examples.

Cite any sources in APA format.

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