Biostatistics Glossary

adjective describing the branch of medicine that deals with the incidence, distribution, and control of diseases in a population

• The epidemiological study focused on tracking the spread of the disease within the population.
• The researchers are looking at the epidemiological data to see how the virus is spreading.
• I heard there's some new epidemiological research coming out about the outbreak.
• The epidemiological approach to analyzing social trends can provide valuable insights.

adjective relating to or involving multiple factors or causes

• The development of cancer is often multifactorial, involving a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
• The reason for his success was multifactorial, including hard work, determination, and support from family and friends.
• Figuring out why she broke up with him is multifactorial, man. It's not just one thing.
• The decline of the company was multifactorial, like a perfect storm of bad decisions, market changes, and internal conflicts.