Overview
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 and implement studies to address those questions, -Perform and interpret fundamental statistical estimations and tests, -Consider the ethical implications of all stages of research, -Report findings in publications, and -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.
- | Author: Jan Van den Broeck, Jonathan R Brestoff
- | Publisher: Springer
- | Publication Date: May 19, 2015
- | Number of Pages: NA pages
- | Language: English
- | Binding: Paperback
- | ISBN-10: 9400798571
- | ISBN-13: 9789400798571
