Identify the role of p-values and confidence intervals within epidemiologic research and provide examples of how these are used to interpret research findings.

Epidemiologistscontrol for variables such as confounding and random error by carefullydeveloping research studies. Although there are not guarantees toeliminate or reduce all possible errors, it is important to minimizetheir effects.For this Discussion, review your readings from this week. Then addressing the following:

Identifythe role of p-values and confidence intervals within epidemiologicresearch and provide examples of how these are used to interpretresearch findings.Discussthe effect sample size has on p-values and confidence intervals and howthis affects interpretation of statistical results.