Data Analysis Series Module 5: Data Available to Public Health Professionals

Topic: 
Assessment & Evaluation
Format: 
Online Course
Time: 
1 hour
Level: 
Introductory
University: 
University of Washington
PERLC: 
Northwest PERLC

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Description: 

Learn which data sources are commonly used for public health assessment with Data Available to Public Health Professionals, the fifth module in this five-part series on data analysis. This module looks at eight data sources for public health assessment, their characteristics, and how each set is used in assessment activities. This module references both national and Washington State-specific sources of data. Other states have comparable offices that supply similar data and resources to those presented in this module.

Learning Objectives: 
  • List the eight Washington data sources commonly used for public health assessment
  • Describe characteristics of each data set and how each set is used in assessment activities
  • Describe where to access each data source.
PHEP Capabilities: 
Information Sharing