Welcome! The Epi-Workbench discussion forum is a shared space for learners, instructors, and course authors to ask questions, exchange ideas, and learn together.
This forum is here to support:
- Questions about epidemiology, biostatistics, and statistical programming
- Help with Epi-Workbench courses, lessons, and coding exercises
- Thoughtful discussion about methods, workflows, and best practices
- Ideas and requests for new Epi-Workbench features or content
Whether a question feels basic or advanced, curiosity and learning are always welcome here.
A few quick tips before posting
To help keep the forum useful and welcoming for everyone:
- Be respectful and constructive. This is a professional learning community.
- Ask clear questions with context. Including relevant details makes it easier to help.
- Answer the question that was asked. If suggesting alternatives, do so in addition to answering the original question.
- Choose the right category. Each discussion belongs to one category—please select the one that best fits your post.
If posting about a course or lesson, be sure to name the specific course and lesson in the discussion.
New here? Start with the FAQs
More detailed guidance is available on the Epi-Workbench FAQ page:
📜 Code of Conduct
Expected behavior and community standards
👉 What is the discussion forum code of conduct?
🤝 Expected Behavior
How to participate constructively
👉 What is the expected behavior on the discussion forum?
❓ Asking Good Questions
Tips for getting helpful answers
👉 How do I write a good question?
✍️ Writing Helpful Answers
Supporting learning, not just solutions
👉 How do I write a good answer?
🗂️ Using Categories
Finding topics and organizing discussions
👉 How do I use categories to find topics I’m interested in?
Want to help shape Epi-Workbench?
Have an idea for a new feature, course, or improvement?
Use the Feature Requests category to share suggestions and start a conversation.