A premise of epidemiology is that health outcomes are not random occurrences within a population but are linked to particular risk factors and diseases. Epidemiologists utilize a range of study design methods to evaluate evidence-based associations to understand and improve health outcomes. The purpose of this assignment is to compare the different types of study designs used in public health research. Use the "Study Design Comparison Worksheet" to complete this assignment. You will be able to use this as a reference throughout the program.