Intermediate epidemiology: methods that matter

by Magnus, Manya

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Full title :Intermediate epidemiology : methods that matter / Manya Magnus, PhD, MPH, the George Washington Universit, Milken Institute School of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Washington, DC.

Summary

Intermediate Epidemiology: Methods that Matter provides master's-level public health students with a solid foundation in the epidemiologic methods necessary for successful public health programs. This book stands apart from other intermediate texts in that it focuses on conceptual learning of basic methods without relying on extensive jargon. Intermediate Epidemiology uniquely uses a self-learning approach, with exercises provided at the end of each chapter to reinforce concepts and applications. The book creates a bridge from student to professional with lively descriptions of career paths for the MPH-level epidemiologist. Complete chapters on programs evaluation and implementation and analysis of studies are also provided"--Back cover.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2016

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Jones & Bartlett Learning
Place of Publication:Burlington, Massachusetts
Language:eng
Publication Date:2016

The Physical Object

Description:1 online resource (xix, 412 pages : : illustrations, maps)

Edition Identifiers

oclc:on1244850035
LC Classification:RA440.85
Dewey Decimal:362.1072

Structures for asking questions epidemiologic methods can answer -- Descriptive methods -- Experimental designs as a foundation for observational studies -- Analytic study designs I : the cohort study -- Analytic study designs II : the case-control study -- Analytic study designs III : the cross-sectional study and survey data collection -- Applied analytic approaches -- Confounding and interaction -- Threats to internal and external validity -- Putting it all together -- Monitoring and evaluation : where epidemiology fits in -- Outbreak investigations -- Surveillance methods.

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