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Stephen C. Newman - Biostatistical Methods in Epidemiology - 9780471369141 - V9780471369141
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Biostatistical Methods in Epidemiology

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Description for Biostatistical Methods in Epidemiology Hardcover. An introduction to classical biostatistical methods in epidemiology, this text provides an introduction to a range of methods used to analyze epidemiologic data, with a focus on nonregression techniques. It also includes a discussion of measurement issues in epidemiology, especially confounding, with an overview of logistic and Cox regression. Series: Probability & Statistics S. Num Pages: 408 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: MBNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 163 x 24. Weight in Grams: 681.
An introduction to classical biostatistical methods in epidemiology

Biostatistical Methods in Epidemiology provides an introduction to a wide range of methods used to analyze epidemiologic data, with a focus on nonregression techniques. The text includes an extensive discussion of measurement issues in epidemiology, especially confounding. Maximum likelihood, Mantel-Haenszel, and weighted least squares methods are presented for the analysis of closed cohort and case-control data. Kaplan-Meier and Poisson methods are described for the analysis of censored survival data. A justification for using odds ratio methods in case-control studies is provided. Standardization of rates is discussed and the construction of ordinary, multiple decrement and cause-deleted life tables is outlined. Sample size formulas are given for a range of epidemiologic study designs. The text ends with a brief overview of logistic and Cox regression. Other highlights include:

  • Many worked examples based on actual data
  • Discussion of exact methods
  • Recommendations for preferred methods
  • Extensive appendices and references

Biostatistical Methods in Epidemiology provides an excellent introduction to the subject for students, while also serving as a comprehensive reference for epidemiologists and other health professionals.
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Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
408
Condition
New
Series
Probability & Statistics S.
Number of Pages
408
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780471369141
SKU
V9780471369141
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-50

About Stephen C. Newman
STEPHEN C. NEWMAN, MD, MSc, is Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Alberta, Canada.

Reviews for Biostatistical Methods in Epidemiology
“…besides being a reference book (it)…includes an interesting reading matter…” (Statistics in Medicine, Vol.23, No.23, 15th December 2004) "Introduces methods used to analyze epidemiologic data, with a focus on non-regression techniques." (SciTech Book News, Vol. 25, No. 4, December 2001) "...well suited as an introductory text.... I also recommend this book to practitioners...students, health professionals and epidemiologists…all these groups will find it useful." (Statistical Methods in Medical Research, Vol. 11, No. 1, 2002) "This book has much to recommend it...a useful resource on basic techniques and a supplement to other texts for an intermediate-level audience." (Epidemiology, Vol. 13, No. 3, May 2002) "offers a very thorough presentation....profuse and excellent illustrations." (Technometrics, Vol. 44, No. 3, August 2002) "...both a pleasure to read and an excellent reference...researchers and students alike will benefit from having this book on their shelves..." (Journal of the American Statistical Association, March 2003)

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