Assignment
Search for a topic related to your professional interests and experience. (If you are a dental MPH track student, try to select a topic related to dentistry or oral health.) The results of this topic search will include an interactive data table, if it is available.
Next, interpret these tables, graphs, and the charts on your topic and write a blog post that addresses the following prompts:
What was the topic you selected, and why did you select this topic? Is it a public health concern? (2-3 sentences)
Interpret the results of the data analysis for public health research, policy, or practice:
Clearly state which data table was used (e.g., mental health, serious psychological distress, ages 18 + US, 1997-2011 [Source: NHIS]
Identify the types of variables and measurement scales that were used in the table. Make sure you define them.
Describe the types of descriptive statistics that were used to summarize the findings on your topic.
State your findings.
What is the best way to graphically present your findings and why
