Quiz 3, Module Ecological
3. Define the minimal information you need to collect in order to test your ecological study hypothesis.
- I will need to know the size of the population of Epiville and the number of new cases of Susser Syndrome
- I will need to know the total number of new cases of Susser Syndrome and the size of the populations serviced by the Rothman and Greenland Reservoirs.
- I will need to know the geographic areas serviced by the Rothman and Greenland Reservoirs and the population size of those areas during a given time period. I will also need to know the number of new cases of Susser Syndrome as well as their place of residence.
Answer (a) —
incorrect:
While this information is important, more data is needed to test your specific hypothesis.
Answer (b) —
incorrect:
This information is necessary, but not sufficient to test your hypothesis
Answer (c) —
correct:
This information will allow you to cross-reference water use (via specific reservoir) and the Susser Syndrome cases
