Introduction to Epidemiology. Text with Internet Access Code

Merrill, Ray M. PhD, MPH, MS

Book Information
Edition:	6th
Publisher:	Jones & Bartlett Publishing
ISBN:	1-4496-6548-9 (1449665489)
ISBN-13:	978-1-4496-6548-7 (9781449665487)
New Edition:	1-284-09435-9
Old Edition:	0-7637-6622-4
Binding:	Softcover
Copyright:	2013
Publish Date:	08/12
Weight:	1.90 Lbs.
Pages:	425
Carton Quantity:	16
Subject Class:	BIO (Biostatistics and Epidemiology)
Remarks:	A New Edition of this Title is Available
Return Policy:	Returns accepted up to 6 months provided no other recalls or return restrictions apply.
Table Of Contents:	View
Contributing Authors:	View

Class Specifications
Discipline:	Public Health
Subject Definition:	Epidemiologic Methods; Epidemiology
NLM Class:	WA 950
LC Class:	RA651
Abstract:	Introduction to Epidemiology, Sixth Edition is the ideal introductory text for the epidemiology student with minimal training in the biomedical sciences and statistics. With updated tables, figures, and examples throughout, the Sixth Edition is a thorough revision that offers an all new, real world examples to help better illustrate elusive concepts. Learning objectives, as well as study questions with descriptive answers, in each chapter engage the student in further analysis and reflection. New Features of the Sixth Edition: Updated tables and figures. Addition of several real-world, practical examples. Added focus on setting-up contingency tables and calculating and interpreting appropriate measures of association. Greater detail and examples on conducting hypothesis testing. Greater detail and examples on calculating age-adjusting rates. Greater detail and examples on calculating years of potential life lost. Greater detail and examples on assessing clinical trials. Updated case studies.

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