Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics: A Primer for Clinical Investigators and Decision-Makers
Here is a book for clinicians, clinical investigators, trainees, and graduates who wish to develop their proficiency in the planning, execution, and interpretation of clinical and epidemiological research. Emphasis is placed on the design and analysis of research studies involving human subjects where the primary interest concerns principles of analytic (cause-and- effect) inference. The topic is presented from the standpoint of the clinician and assumes no previous knowledge of epidemiology, research design or statistics. Extensive use is made of illustrative examples from a variety of clinical specialties and subspecialties. The book is divided into three parts. Part I deals with epidemiological research design and analytic inference, including such issues as measurement, rates, analytic bias, and the main forms of observational and experimental epidemiological studies. Part II presents the principles and applications of biostatistics, with emphasis on statistical inference. Part III comprises four chapters covering such topics as diagnostic tests, decision analysis, survival (life-table) analysis, and causality.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:3540188746
ISBN13:9783540188742
Release Date:January 1988
Publisher:Springer
Length:286 Pages
Weight:1.45 lbs.
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A Good Primer and also a Good Review Book in Epi & Biostats.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
One of the best among the clinical epidemiology and biostatistics primers. Clearly outdistances other books of this kind by its clarity, its orgnization and its ability to convey a carefully balanced view of epidemiology and biostats. One will find it easy and joyable to read without missing important bits and pieces in this filed.
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