Epidemiologic study is a study that focuses on the occurrence of a phenomenon in a representative population or sample. It is based on observation of facts and their variations.
DESCRIPTIVE: analyzes the distribution of the phenomenon as a function of time, place and the characteristics of people through it to identify possible risk factors and its origin and mode of propagation. It raises hypotheses.
ANALYTICS: seeks to identify the relationship between the phenomenon and various factors or conditions to which it may be attributed behavior and distribution. Tests hypotheses of causal relationship between exposure factors and events.
