Springer Epidemiology: Principles and Practical Guidelines

This textbook presents epidemiology in a practical manner, contextualized with discussions of theory and ethics, so that students and professionals from all academic backgrounds may develop a deep appreciation for how to conduct and interpret epidemiological research. Readers will develop skills to: -Search for and appraise literature critically, -Develop important research questions, -Design and implement studies to address those questions, -Perform and interpret fundamental statistical estimations and tests, -Consider the ethical implications of all stages of research, -Report findings in publications, and -Advocate for change in the public health setting. Epidemiology is and will remain a discipline in motion, and this textbook aims at reflecting this dynamism and keeping pace with its momentum. This textbook is not only a classroom tool with high utility but also an essential reference and guide for those engaging in research involving human subjects. Review From the reviews:“This book follows the logical stages of a research project while introducing the major epidemiological concepts and practices. … For students and practitioners such as field epidemiologists, this book is very important. … it is most appropriate for epidemiology students working on their dissertations or researchers (MD, resident) who want to start a research project. … This is a very interesting book because of its practical nature and thoroughness for field epidemiologists. It is an excellent addition to epidemiology advanced courses … for PhD students.” (Ousmane Diallo, Doody’s Book Reviews, July, 2013) From the Back Cover This textbook presents epidemiology in a practical manner, contextualized with discussions of theory and ethics, so that students and professionals from all academic backgrounds may develop a deep appreciation for how to conduct and interpret epidemiological research. Readers will develop skills to: ·         Search for and appraise literature critically ·         Develop important research questions ·         Design, plan, and implement studies to address those questions ·         Develop proposals to obtain funding ·         Perform and interpret fundamental statistical estimations,           tests,and models ·         Consider the ethical implications of all stages of research ·         Report findings in publications·         Advocate for change in the public health setting Epidemiology is and will remain a discipline in motion, and this textbook aims at reflecting this dynamism and keeping pace with its momentum. This textbook is not only a classroom tool with high utility but also an essential reference and guide for those engaging in research involving human subjects.