Editing Epidemiological method (section)

{{short description|Scientific method in the specific field}}
The science of epidemiology has matured significantly from the times of [[Hippocrates]], [[Ignaz Semmelweis|Semmelweis]] and [[John Snow (physician)|John Snow]]. The techniques for gathering and analyzing epidemiological data vary depending on the type of disease being monitored but each study will have overarching similarities.<ref>[[Miquel Porta]] (2014) ''[http://global.oup.com/academic/product/a-dictionary-of-epidemiology-9780199976737?cc=us&lang=en A dictionary of epidemiology]'', 6th edn, New York: Oxford University Press. {{ISBN|9780199976737}}.</ref>