{"product_id":"biostatistical-methods-in-epidemiology","title":"Biostatistical Methods in Epidemiology","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook info:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biostatistical Methods in Epidemiology (Hardcover, 408 pages) – Wiley-Interscience, 2001. Language: English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n An introduction to classical biostatistical methods in epidemiology\u003cp\u003eBiostatistical 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany worked examples based on actual data\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscussion of exact methods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommendations for preferred methods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive appendices and references\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBiostatistical 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. For more information, visit www.wiley.com\/mathematics\u003c\/p\u003e  \n        From the Back Cover   An introduction to classical biostatistical methods in epidemiology\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 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:\u003cbr\u003e * Many worked examples based on actual data\u003cbr\u003e * Discussion of exact methods\u003cbr\u003e * Recommendations for preferred methods\u003cbr\u003e * Extensive appendices and references\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e For more information, visit www.wiley.com\/mathematics           About the Author   STEPHEN C. NEWMAN, MD, MSc, is Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Alberta, Canada.      ","brand":"Stephen C. Newman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46069061845226,"sku":"9780471369141","price":183.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/5301\/6298\/files\/61BNOOXlfCL._SL1500.jpg?v=1781199657","url":"https:\/\/textbookme.store\/products\/biostatistical-methods-in-epidemiology","provider":"TextbookMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}