Chapter 18: Introduction to Python for Disease Epidemiology

Data Science for the Health Sciences · Textbook pages 273–292

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Learning objectives

Complete an epidemiological workflow in Python, from an outbreak line list to mapped, modelled and forecast results.

Study sequence

  1. Read the section and identify the assumptions behind each method.
  2. Work through the examples, checking the reasoning and any calculations or code.
  3. Attempt the chapter exercises before consulting the worked answers.

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