Describe the Three Key Components (Epidemiologic Triad) of Understanding a Public

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Essay

Describe the three key components (epidemiologic triad) of understanding a public health problem so that drug and alcohol use/abuse can be understood in the context of behavioral health.

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Definitions:

Linear Regression Model

A statistical method for predicting the value of a dependent variable based on the value(s) of one or more independent variables, assuming a linear relationship.

Slope

Refers to the measure of the steepness, incline, or grade of a line, indicating the rate at which the dependent variable changes over the independent variable.

Residuals

Differences between observed and predicted values in a statistical model, representing unexplained variation.

Predicted Values

Estimates or forecasts of a variable or outcome based on a model or analysis of correlated variables.