Quantitative methods for health research : a practical interactive guide to epidemiology and statistics

By:

Bruce, Nigel [1956-]

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9780470725337
0470022744 (hbk.) :
0470022744 (hbk. ; alk. paper)
0470022752 (pbk. ; alk. paper)
0470022760 (electronic bk.)
0470725338
9780470022757 (pbk. ; alk. paper)
9780470022764 (electronic bk.)
9780470725337

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Philosophy of science and introduction to epidemiology -- Routine data sources and descriptive epidemiology -- Standardisation -- Surveys -- Cohort studies -- Case-control studies -- Intervention studies -- Life tables, survival analysis, and Cox regression -- Systematic reviews and meta analysis -- Prevention strategies and evaluation of screening -- Probability distributions, hypothesis testing, and Bayesian methods.

Summary: RemoteSummary: Includes bibliographical references (pages 527-528) and index.Summary: Quantitative Research Methods for Health Professionals: A Practical Interactive Course is a superb introduction to epidemiology, biostatistics, and research methodology for the whole health care community. Drawing examples from a wide range of health research, this practical handbook covers important contemporary health research methods such as survival analysis, Cox regression, and meta-analysis, the understanding of which go beyond introductory concepts. The book includes self-assessment exercises throughout to help students explore and reflect on their understanding and a clear distinction.

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Book 14-day loan	Ferriman information and Library Service (North Middlesex) Shelves	W 20.5 BRU (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	07039573
Book	Newcomb Library at Homerton Healthcare Shelves	W 20.5 BRU (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	13648
Book	Queen's Hospital Jackie Blanks Library Shelves	W 20.5 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	T07086

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 527-528) and index.

Quantitative Research Methods for Health Professionals: A Practical Interactive Course is a superb introduction to epidemiology, biostatistics, and research methodology for the whole health care community. Drawing examples from a wide range of health research, this practical handbook covers important contemporary health research methods such as survival analysis, Cox regression, and meta-analysis, the understanding of which go beyond introductory concepts. The book includes self-assessment exercises throughout to help students explore and reflect on their understanding and a clear distinction.

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