Learning Goal: I’m working on a public health writing question and need support to help me learn.
Bias and Confounding
Write a two-page paper identifying any bias or confounding that may be present in your research. You will include at least one scholarly reference other than your textbook.
Within your paper, include the elements identified below.
- Identify and describe the measure of association or measure of effect that you will use in your research based on your research population and research question.
- Determine if confounding is present, and explain your decision.
- Describe methods for controlling bias and confounding in the study design, and provide advantages and disadvantages of each.
Adhere to APA Style when constructing this assignment, and include in-text citations and references for all sources that are used. Please note that no abstract is needed.