Epidemiology: Principles and Practical Guidelines

Jan Van den Broeck (Curatore)

Jonathan R Brestoff (Curatore)

Springer, 2013

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.

• Curatore: Jan Van den Broeck, Jonathan R Brestoff
• Editore: Springer
• Anno: 2013
• Rilegatura: Hardback
• Pagine: 621 p.
• Dimensioni: 235 x 155 mm
• EAN: 9789400759886

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