Data Analysis Series Module 1: Overview of Public Health Data

Description: 
Hone your public health assessment skills with Overview of Public Health Data, the first module in a five-part series on data analysis. This module introduces types of data used in assessment activities.
Learning Objectives: 
  • Define screening
  • Identify uses of data in public health core functions
  • List at least three common data sources used to characterize the health or disease status of the community
  • List five key attributes of data
  • List three elements to consider when assessing data quality
PHEP Capabilities: 
Information Sharing
Topic: 
Assessment & Evaluation
Format: 
Online Course
Time: 
30 minutes
Level: 
Introductory
University: 
University of Washington
PERLC: 
Northwest PERLC