Epidemiology and biostatistics: an introduction to clinical research
Kestenbaum, Bryan
This text provides students and other health professionals with the knowledgenecessary to interpret clinical research articles, design clinical studies, and learn essential epidemiological concepts in an expedient and concise manner. In recent years, there has been an explosion in the volume and complexity ofclinical research, highlighting the need for a conceptual understanding of the basic underpinnings of this discipline. Fundamental concepts are presented in a highly succinct format suitable for students with no previous background in epidemiology or statistics. INDICE: Epidemiology.- Measures of Disease Frequency.- General Considerations in Clinical Research Design.- Case Reports and Case Series.- Cross-sectional Studies.- Cohort Studies.- Case-control Studies.- Randomized Trials.- Misclassification.- Confounding.- Control of Confounding.- Effect Modification.- Screening.- Diagnostic Testing.- Biostatistics.- Summary Measures in Clinical Research.- Introduction to Statistical Inference.- Hypothesis Tests.- Intepreting Hypothesis Testing.- Linear Regression.- Non-linear Regression Models.- Survival Analysis.
- ISBN: 978-0-387-88432-5
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 242
- Fecha Publicación: 01/09/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés