Posted: September 13th, 2017

Epidemiology

Epidemiology

Use the book "Epidemiology" for Leon Gordes in most the references.

Your task:

This assignment is a structured essay based on the list of short answer questions of the EPHPP Tool for the study described in the paper.
Wilson, Dawn K., et al. "Results of the ?Active by Choice Today?(ACT) randomized trial for increasing physical activity in low-income and minority adolescents." Health Psychology 30.4 (2011): 463.

The EPHPP Tool: EPHPP_worksheet_2013_sem2.docx

Details of the tool, including the dictionary QADictionary_dec2009.pdf which provides an explanation of each question, can be found on the website: http://www.ephpp.ca/Tools.html

Assessment 2 Instructions HLN710 Semester Two 2013
Critical appraisal (50% of total assessment) Structured Essay
Background
The purpose of this assignment is to apply the knowledge and understanding about epidemiological research that you have gained from the lecture series to evaluate and critique published epidemiological research. A primary paper of the study to be analysed will be provided in the first week of the semester.
Wilson, Dawn K., et al. ”
Results of the “
Active by Choice Today”(ACT) randomized trial for increasing physical activity in low-income and minority adolescents.” Health Psychology 30.4 (2011): 463.
The assignment relates to leaning all objectives, in particular
1. Understand and critically evaluate the role of epidemiology and quantitative research in health.
6. Demonstrate a critical approach to reading and interpretation of the public health literature.
And the remaining which are formative.
Specific Requirements
Please use the EPHPP Tool provided which has been modified to allow you to enter your justification. Refer to Assessment Criteria Sheets for more detailed guidance
Details of the EPHPP tool, including the dictionary which provides an explanation of each question, can be found on the website: http://www.ephpp.ca/Tools.html
A word document of the critical appraisal tool is supplied on blackboard, under assessment, which you can use to write and JUSTIFY your answers and then submit. For each question, please quote the applicable text from papers you have identified and including other applicable sources, giving page and paragraph location to support your answers. This assignment is about the study which you have been given the primary paper.
It is good practice to undertake this assessment independently, as two reviewers, and then come together to discuss discrepancies afterwards. You will see that this is identified as the final step in the EPHPP Tool document. (this step will be included in your final mark). If something unfortunate and beyond your best attempt for the partner comparison does not occur, please describe the circumstance along with the potential implications.
Primary support resource: Wilson, Dawn K., et al. “Results of the “Active by Choice Today”(ACT) randomized trial for increasing physical activity in low-income and minority adolescents.” Health Psychology 30.4 (2011): 463.