How to create an epidemic curve

The video tutorial explains how to represent the onset of illness in an outbreak using EPI curves. It covers the basics of EPI curves, including the axes and the representation of cases over time. The tutorial then demonstrates how to use Microsoft Excel to create EPI curves, organize data, and apply functions like COUNTIF to analyze cases by week and gender. Advanced techniques for refining EPI curves and presenting them effectively are also discussed.

What is the purpose of organizing data into a table in Excel for EPI curve analysis?

How do you use the COUNTIF function in Excel to analyze case data?

Discuss the importance of distinguishing between male and female cases in outbreak analysis.