1. Compare and contrast quantitative and qualitative research. Include an explanation of the following questions in your response: Which, in your opinion, is most valuable? Or are they equally valuable? What are the best types of studies for each method? What issues you should keep in mind when applying these to an actual study? For example, what role does bias play? 2. Visit the Center for Disease Control Emerging Infectious Disease website: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/EID/ Choose one journal, article, or case study and explain the type of research design that was used in this study. Summarize your source, and be sure to include an explanation of the following questions in your response: Is it evident that primary, secondary, or meta-analysis was used? What role did surveys play, if any? Explain. Were there any flaws or discrepancies in the data? Why or why not? 3. Review the PowerPoint comparing Desсrіptive and Analytical Epidemiology. Locate two journal articles, one that uses desсrіptive epidemiology, and the other that uses analytic epidemiology. Summarize each article and compare and contrast the research designs.
