Assignment: Outbreak Investigation
As an epidemiologist investigating a Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) outbreak, you have been tasked with developing an eight to ten item questionnaire to investigate the situation. You will also write a brief report that explains the questionnaire.
Your report should address the following:
• 2 pages in length
• An explanation of your questionnaire;
o Why you selected the questions used on your questionnaire-in other words, why the questions are important to your investigation, and what information you hope to uncover;
o The target audience of the questionnaire (i.e., the respondents), and why you chose them;
o The location of the target audience; and
o How you will distribute the questionnaire.
Be sure to include general and specific information you would need to know from those you are interviewing.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.