What is a running average and why do we use them?

A running average smooths out short-term fluctuations in data and highlights longer-term trends. An example of fluctuations in the data that occur are on weekends when data are less likely to be reported and when there are smaller numbers. The intent of taking a running average is to give a more representative view of what is going on with new cases or identify trends over time. Learn more in our epi mini-lesson.

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1. Why is it called COVID-19?
2. What is community spread?
3. What does fully recovered mean?
4. What is community mitigation?
5. What is herd immunity?
6. What does case count mean?
7. What is a running average and why do we use them?
8. How do you calculate case fatality rates?
9. How is cause of death determined and coded?
10. What is misinformation?