The purpose of this assignment is to critically analyze examples of mistaken correlation versus causation and propose a study design that could be used to gain insights into the relationship in question.
Read the "Vitamin D and SARS-CoV-2 Infection, Severity and Mortality: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis” case example related to Vitamin D and COVID-19, located in Topic 4 Resources. It is important to understand the difference between correlation and causation, how it can lead to misinformation, its implications, and ways to address it through proper study design. Evaluate correlation and causation to discern between relationships that are merely associative and those that are causally linked.
Research and Example Selection:
Written Paper
Write a 750-1,000-word paper addressing the following:
What was the mistake?
What went wrong?
How could the study be changed?
General Requirements
You are required to cite a minimum of two sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years, appropriate for the assignment criteria, and relevant to health care.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
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