PDQ epidemiology / David L. Streiner, Geoffrey R. Norman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Streiner, David L.

Contributor:

Norman, Geoffrey R.

Series:

PDQ series.

PDQ series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Epidemiology--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Epidemiology.

Epidemiology--Methodology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (212 p.)

Edition:

3rd ed.

Other Title:

Epidemiology

Place of Publication:

Hamilton, Ontario ; London : B.C. Decker, 2009.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Summary:

PDQ Epidemiology will help to fill the considerable gap between the exact findings of the laboratory and the uncertain world of clinical medicine. By translating the terminology of epidemiology into easy-to-understand language, the underlying scientific methods begin to emerge and make sense. The third edition reflects the maturation of the field, which now encompasses much more than the âeoerandomized, controlled trial.âe New sections explain techniques that have been introduced into the field since the previous edition, the section on RCT has been expanded, and updated examples have been incorporated. The section on measurement has also been brought into line with newer thinking on reliability and validity.Featuring unique examples titled Circular Reasoning and Anti-intellectual Pomposity Detectors (CRAP Detectors), the text helps the reader identifystudies with basic flaws in design or reasoning.

Contents:

""Front matter""; ""Contents""; ""1: Introduction to Epidemiology""; ""2: Classical Epidemiology""; ""3: Research Methodology""; ""4: Measurement""; ""5: Assessing Causation""; ""6: Ethics""; ""Appendix""; ""Index""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-60795-131-2

OCLC:

923337331