Epidemiological Designs. For this question, read the assigned research article, linked below, which represents an epidemiological research design. Then, conduct a critical analysis of this article, analyzing the strengths, limitations, and tendencies of epidemiological method.
Descriptive Epidemiology of Chronic Hypertension, Gestational Hypertension, and Preeclampsia in New York State, 1995-2004.
In your response, respond to the items below.
• Identify and define the epidemiologic design used.
• Identify the data collection and analysis techniques used in the study.
• Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of this report.
• Identify ethical concerns you discerned in the article.
• Discuss how epidemiologic designs can be used to evaluate health outcomes and services in an EBP.
Discussion Guidelines: Support your responses with credible or scholarly academic references, using proper APA style citations. The Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types, and the In-Text Citation Helper: A Guide to Making APA In-Text Citations tutorial can clarify further questions you might have on APA. Assigned course readings and Ashford University Library resources are preferred. In your first post, provide a substantive exposition that illustrates a well-reasoned and thoughtful response to the topic, is factually correct, provides examples, and demonstrates a clear connection to the readings.
Guided Response: In your responses to at least two of your peers, provide constructive feedback adding to the critical analysis of the article reviewed. Your response must display reflective thought that illustrates an understanding of the topic under discussion and be supported with relevant evidence.