Biostatistical Methods in Epidemiology

Author: Stephen C. Newman
Edition: 1
Publisher: Wiley-Interscience
Binding: Kindle Edition
ISBN: B000W6GCXG

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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. Medical books Biostatistical Methods in Epidemiology . 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 Medical books Biostatistical Methods in Epidemiology. Categories: Cohort analysis, Epidemiology->Statistical methods, Cohort analysi. Contributors: Stephen C. Newman - Author. Format: Hardcover

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Categories: Cohort analysis, Epidemiology->Statistical methods, Cohort analysi. Contributors: Stephen C. Newman - Author. Format: Hardcover

Categories: Cohort analysis, Epidemiology->Statistical methods, Cohort analysis. Contributors: Stephen C. Newman - Author. Format: Hardcover

author stephen c newman format hardback language english publication year 03 09 2001 series probability statistics s subject medicine subject 2 medical nursing ancillary services title biostatistical methods in epidemiology author stephen c newman newman publisher wiley interscience publication date aug 01 2001 pages 382 binding hardcover edition 1 st dimensions 6 50 wx 9 50 hx 1 00 d isbn 0471369144 subject medical epidemiology brand new hardcover all orders get full access to our online stat

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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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