Introduction to Epidemiology - Softcover

Ray M. Merrill

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1284094359 ISBN 13: 9781284094350

Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc, 2015

Synopsis

Introduction to Epidemiology, Seventh Edition is the ideal introductory text for the epidemiology student with minimal training in the biomedical sciences and statistics. With updated tables, figures, and examples throughout, the Seventh Edition is a thorough revision that offers an all new, real world examples that easily illustrate elusive concepts. Learning objectives, as well as study questions with descriptive answers, in each chapter engage the student in further analysis and reflection. New Features of the Seventh Edition * Updated tables and figures. * Updated real-world, practical examples. * Connection between historical developments in epidemiology and modern application. * More application type exercises. * Supplemental appendices on statistical computing and hypothesis formulation. * Updated and expanded section on causality, clinical trials, and health outcomes research. * Greater detail and examples on assessing clinical trials. * Expansion of key terms and the Glossary

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About the Author

Ray M. Merrill, Ph.D., M.P.H. has been actively involved in epidemiology and biostatisticssince his professional career began in 1995. As a Cancer Prevention Fellow at the National Cancer Institute, he worked with leading researchers in the area of cancer epidemiology. In 1998 he joined the faculty in the Department of Health Science at Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, where he continued his research in epidemiology. Since 1999 he has also held an adjunct faculty position in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine at the University of Utah. In 2001, he spent a sabbatical working in the Unit of Epidemiology for Cancer Prevention at the International Agency for Research on Cancer Administration, Lyon, France. He has won various awards for his research in cancer epidemiology. Dr. Merrillcurrently teaches introductory and advanced level classes in epidemiology and biostatistics. He has over 100 professional publications in epidemiology and public health journals. He is currently a full professor of epidemiology and biostatistics at Brigham Young University.

Edition details

• Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1284094359
• ISBN 13: 9781284094350
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 450