现场流行病学调查步骤1.pptVIP

systematic approach * * systematic approach * * A hypothesis is a testable proposition developed from known facts, data, and information (Mausner and Bahn) A hypothesis is a predictive statement about the relationship between independent and dependent variables (explanatory and outcome). OR A predictive statement about the relationship between proportion of cases and proportion of controls exposed. Schlesselman This definition is best applied to analytic epidemiologic studies. Some persons say that it is an “educated guess” -- I believe that the word “guess” downplays or deprecates