Introduction to Epidemiology
- ISBN-10
- 1449645186
- ISBN-13
- 9781449645182
- Series
- Introduction to Epidemiology
- Category
- Education
- Pages
- 425
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2012-09-08
- Publisher
- Jones & Bartlett Publishers
- Authors
- Brigham Young University Utah Ray M Merrill, Ray M. Merrill
Description
Introduction to Epidemiology, Sixth Edition is the ideal introductory text for the epidemiology student with minimal training in the biomedical sciences and statistics. With updated tables, figures, and examples throughout, the Sixth Edition is a thorough revision that offers an all new, real world examples to help better illustrate elusive concepts. Learning objectives, as well as study questions with descriptive answers, in each chapter engage the student in further analysis and reflection. New Features of the Sixth Edition: Updated tables and figures. Addition of several real-world, practical examples. Added focus on setting-up contingency tables and calculating and interpreting appropriate measures of association. Greater detail and examples on conducting hypothesis testing. Greater detail and examples on calculating age-adjusting rates. Greater detail and examples on calculating years of potential life lost. Greater detail and examples on assessing clinical trials. Updated case studies.
Get the book
Other editions
Similar books
-
EBOOK: Introduction to Epidemiology
By Ilona CarneiroEpidemiology is integral to public health. This book introduces the principles, methods and application of epidemiology for improving health and survival.
-
An Introduction to Epidemiology
By Thomas C. TimmreckThe Second Edition of this successful text is intended for introductory courses in health-related programs at both the advanced undergraduate and graduate levels. It will serve as a valuable reference...
-
Epidemiology: An Introduction
By Kenneth J. RothmanThe second edition of this essential introduction to epidemiology presents the core concepts in a unified approach that aims to cut through the fog and elucidate the fundamental concepts.
-
An Introduction to Epidemiology
By Thomas C. TimmreckThis text for advanced undergraduate and graduate students can also serve as a reference for epidemiologists working in the field, industrial hygienists, infectious disease nurses, and staff epidemiologists.
-
Introduction to Epidemiology
By Ray Merrillpermission, therefore, to take a list, at the General Register Office, of the deaths from cholera, registered during the week ending 2nd September, in the subdistricts of Golden Square, Berwick Street, and St. Ann's Soho, ...
-
Introduction to Epidemiology: Distribution and Determinants of Disease
By Richard Shaffer, Caroline A. Macera, Peggy M. ShafferThis first edition text was written for students with no prior knowledge of epidemiology, and includes useful online references, basic math resources, real-world problems, and an optional supplement package for better, faster comprehension!
-
An Introduction to Epidemiology for Health Professionals
By Jeff Murray, Jørn Olsen, Kaare ChristensenThis volume: Presents material accessibly for readers who may have not studied epidemiology. Focuses equally in descriptive and analytic branches of epidemiology.
-
Epidemiology: A Very Short Introduction
By Rodolfo SaracciABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly.
-
Epidemiology and Biostatistics: An Introduction to Clinical Research
By Bryan KestenbaumConcise, fast-paced, intensive introduction to clinical research design for students and clinical research professionals Readers will gain sufficient knowledge to pass the United States Medical Licensing Examination part I section in ...
-
EBOOK: An Introduction to Public Health and Epidemiology
By Susan Carr, Nigel Unwin, Tanja Pless-MulloliVinten-Johansen, P., Brody, H., Paneth, N., Rashman, S. and Rip, M. (2003) Cholora, Chloroform and the Science of Medicine: A Life of John Snow. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 437 pages. (Very detailed and scholarly account of John ...