Author: Jan Van den Broeck (Editor), Jonathan R Brestoff (Editor) Full Title: Epidemiology: Principles And Practical Guidelines Publisher: Springer; 2013 edition (April 23, 2013) Year: 2013 ISBN-13: 9789400759893 (978-94-007-5989-3), 9789400759886 (978-94-007-5988-6), 9789400798571 (978-94-007-9857-1) ISBN-10: 9400759894, 9400759886, 9400798571 Pages: 621 Language: English Genre: Public Health File type: PDF (True) Quality: 10/10 Price: 197.94 € 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. ------------- Our members see more. Join us!