Epidemiology: Principles and Practical Guidelines

by Van Den Broeck, Jan

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Title Statements

Full title :Epidemiology: Principles and Practical Guidelines / Jan Van den Broeck [aut]; Jonathan R. Brestoff [aut]

Summary

This textbook presents epidemiology in a practical manner, contextualized with discussions of theory and ethics, so that students and professionals from all academic backgrounds may develop a deep appreciation for how to conduct and interpret epidemiological research. Readers will develop skills to: · Search for and appraise literature critically · Develop important research questions · Design, plan, and implement studies to address those questions · Develop proposals to obtain funding · Perform and interpret fundamental statistical estimations, tests, and models · Consider the ethical implications of all stages of research · Report findings in publications · Advocate for change in the public health setting Epidemiology is and will remain a discipline in motion, and this textbook aims at reflecting this dynamism and keeping pace with its momentum. This textbook is not only a classroom tool with high utility but also an essential reference and guide for those engaging in research involving human subjects.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2013

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Springer Netherlands
Place of Publication:Dordrecht
Language:eng
Publication Date:2013

The Physical Object

Description:XVIII, 621 p. : : illustrations ; : 25 cm

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9789400759893, 9400759894, 9789400759886, 9400759886
DOI:10.1007/978-94-007-5989-3
oclc:ocn980993070
Dewey Decimal:614.4

Subjects

Biomathematics. Biometry. Biostatistics biostatistiek deontologie Epidemiologie Epidemiology gezondheidszorg Hygiene. Public health. Protection Medische ethiek medische statistiek Professional ethics. Deontology Statistical science statistiek volksgezondheid