Epidemiological Research Methods by Donald R Mcneil

Epidemiological Research Methods by Donald R Mcneil

The concepts of epidemiology, the science that uses statistical methods to investigate associations between risk factors and disease outcomes in human populations, are developed using examples involving real data from published studies. The relevant statistical methods are developed systematically to provide an integrated approach to observational and experimental studies. After covering basic measurement, study design, and study credibility issues, the author continues with basic statistical methods and techniques for adjusting risk estimates for confounders. Statistical models including logistic regression and the proportional hazards model for survival analysis are explained in detail in the following chapters, concluding with an explanation of the general methods for determining the sample size and power requirements for an epidemiological study. Taking advantage of the power, accessibility and user-friendliness of modern computer packages, the author uses a variety of interesting data sets and graphical displays to illustrate the methods. Epidemiological Research Methods will be of interest to students and research workers who need to learn and appreciate modern approaches to the subject. Without unnecessary emphasis on mathematics or theory, the book will enable the reader to gain a greater level of understanding of the underlying methods than is normally provided in books on epidemiology.

Donald R. McNeil is the author of Epidemiological Research Methods, published by Wiley.

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ISBN 13	9780471961963
ISBN 10	0471961965
Title	Epidemiological Research Methods
Author	Donald R Mcneil
Series	Wiley Series In Probability And Statistics
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	John Wiley & Sons Inc
Year published	1996-01-30
Number of pages	316
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