Epidemiology: beyond the basics

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Written for those who are familiar with the basic strategies of analytic epidemiology, This fourth edition takes readers through a rigorous discussion of key epidemiologic concepts and methods such as study design, measures of association, research assessment, and more. With real-life examples throughout, the book avoids complex statistical formulations and is an invaluable resource for intermediate students and practicing epidemiologists who wish to expand their knowledge of epidemiology and i…

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Full title :Epidemiology : beyond the basics / Moyses Szklo, F. Javier Nieto.

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Publication Date:2019
Edition:Fourth edition

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Publisher(s):Jones & Bartlett Learning
Place of Publication:Burlington, Massachusetts
Language:eng
Publication Date:2019

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Description:xii, 577 pages : : illustrations ; : 24 cm

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9781284116595, 128411659X
oclc:on1019839414
LC Classification:RA651
Dewey Decimal:614.4

Basic study designs in analytical epidemiology -- Measuring disease occurrence -- Measuring associations between exposures and outcomes -- Understanding lack of validity : bias -- Identifying noncausal associations : confounding -- Defining and assessing heterogeneity of effects : interaction -- Stratification and adjustment : multivariate analysis in epidemiology -- Quality assurance and control -- Communicating results of epidemiologic studies -- Epidemiologic issues in the interface with public health policy.