The steps involved in applying MLE in epidemiology typically include:
1. Model Specification: Define the epidemiological model that describes the disease dynamics. 2. Data Collection: Gather relevant data, such as case counts, recovery rates, and other epidemiological information. 3. Likelihood Function: Construct the likelihood function based on the specified model and the collected data. 4. Optimization: Use numerical methods to maximize the likelihood function and obtain the parameter estimates. 5. Validation: Validate the model and the estimated parameters using additional data or statistical techniques.
