For this submission, you will compile the work that you submitted in Unit III into a single document, and you will add the components listed below to complete your final research paper:
You will identify any bias or confounding that may be present in your research. You will include at least one scholarly reference other than your textbook. Keep in mind that the CSU Online Library is an excellent source of scholarly information.
Within your paper, include the elements identified below.
• a title page,
• an introduction,
• a brief summary of the impact of historical epidemiologic research on your topic, • ethical considerations surrounding your topic, and
• a brief discussion of the etiology of your topic.
You will also need to:
• 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.
• Explain if the study is descriptive, observational, or interventional.
• Describe methods for controlling bias and confounding in the study design, and provide advantages and disadvantages of each.
• Include a description of the elements of causality for your topic using Hill's criteria and a summary.
Make certain that you integrate your previous work (submitted in Unit III) in a sensible and organized way in order for the final research paper to flow seamlessly from one section to another. You should use section headings as a way to keep your paper visually organized.
Based on how they fit into your particular research topic, make certain that the areas below are addressed.
• Describe historical antecedents of epidemiology.
• Explain elements of causality and how they impacted your research.
• Explain Hill's criteria for evaluation of epidemiologic associations.
Your research paper must contain at least seven scholarly references that support the argument surrounding your topic.
Your research paper must be at least five pages in length. Adhere to APA Style when constructing this assignment and include in-text citations and references for all sources that are used.
