Epidemiology and Biostatistics : Practice Problem Workbook

Bryan Kestenbaum

ISBN 10: 3319974327 / ISBN 13: 9783319974323

Published by Springer International Publishing, 2018

About this Item

Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This workbook is designed to teach the major fundamental concepts in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and clinical research design alongside the textbook 'Epidemiology and Biostatistics, 2nd Edition'. It is written in concise and organized fashion with many examples to illustrate the concepts deriving from a collection of written materials created to teach Epidemiology and Biostatistics to medical students. The major differences from related titles include a 'story' based approach toward teaching the material, relative brevity while maintaining focus on key concepts, and taking the perspective of first-time learners (avoiding and/or clearly defining jargon, using clear common-sense language). It features a variety of questions: long, short, and multiple choice questions. The workbook is made to provide students with the tools necessary to form their own informed conclusions from the clinical research literature.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Epidemiology and Biostatistics : Practice Problem Workbook
• Publisher: Springer International Publishing
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3319974327
• ISBN 13: 9783319974323
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 235W x 155H x 7D millimeters 235 millimeters width by 155 millimeters height by 7 millimeters depth
• Weight: 204 grams

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Synopsis

This workbook is designed to teach the major fundamental concepts in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and clinical research design alongside the textbook "Epidemiology and Biostatistics, 2nd Edition". It is written in concise and organized fashion with many examples to illustrate the concepts deriving from a collection of written materials created to teach Epidemiology and Biostatistics to medical students. The major differences from related titles include a “story” based approach toward teaching the material, relative brevity while maintaining focus on key concepts, and taking the perspective of first-time learners (avoiding and/or clearly defining jargon, using clear common-sense language). It features a variety of questions: long, short, and multiple choice questions. The workbook is made to provide students with the tools necessary to form their own informed conclusions from the clinical research literature.

About the Author

Bryan Kestenbaum

Professor

University of Washington

Department of Medicine / Division of Nephrology

Kidney Research Institute Box 359606 

325 9th Avenue

Seattle, WA 98104