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Interpreting epidemiologic evidence : connecting research to applications /

Interpreting Epidemiologic Evidence offers those who have had an introductory course in epidemiology the knowledge they need to make connections from research findings to practical applications. Written in clear and lively prose, it empowers beginner and non-expert students to evaluate a study'...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Savitz, David A. (Author), Wellenius, Gregory A. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2016.
Edition:Second edition.
Subjects:
Epidemiology > Technique.
Bias
Epidemiologic Research Design
Bias (Epidemiology)
Épidémiologie > Technique.
Erreurs systématiques.
MEDICAL > Forensic Medicine.
MEDICAL > Preventive Medicine.
MEDICAL > Public Health.
Epidemiology > Technique
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • The nature of epidemiologic evidence
  • Causal diagrams for epidemiologic inference
  • Strategy for drawing inferences from epidemiologic evidence
  • Confounding I : theoretical considerations
  • Confounding II : practical considerations
  • Selection bias and confounding resulting from selection in cohort studies
  • Selection bias in case-control studies
  • Bias due to loss of study participants
  • Measurement and classification of exposure
  • Measurement and classification of disease
  • Random error
  • Integration of evidence across studies
  • Characterization and communication of conclusions.