Evaluate a public health surveillance system, identify salient gaps, and methods to address them.

Determine the appropriate study designs for a given public health problem and context.

Compare and contrast the strengths and limitations of epidemiologic study designs (randomized trials and observational studies), including biases and methods to minimize bias.

Formulate a research question and manage and analyze data from public health administrative or surveillance data, or electronic health data repositories.

Develop appropriate data collection protocols for a given public health issue and context.

Critically evaluate epidemiologic scientific literature.