Disease Detectives

Every pattern has a story.

Learn to compare groups, read outbreak charts and use evidence to investigate a fictional outbreak.

What you’ll explore

  • Epidemiology and surveillance
  • Study design and outbreak investigation
  • Rates, risk and prevention

The full learning space includes visual lessons, activities, quizzes, review cards and a customizable printable reference sheet.

Written for the current WhiskerPrep Division B curriculum. Compare these topics with your event’s current rules; we do not claim coverage of every tournament or season.

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DISEASE DETECTIVES / 03Follow the evidence

Which group had the higher risk?

At a fictional picnic, 8 of 20 people who ate a dish became ill. Among 40 who did not eat it, 4 became ill.

Ate the dish8 / 20
Did not eat it4 / 40

What is the risk ratio?