Description
Book SynopsisThis text deals with the design and accuracy of epidemiological studies. It gives students a clear understanding of the research strategies used in experimental and non-experimental studies to ask the right questions, select the study population and follow-up period, obtain information on exposures, follow up disease occurrence, etc.
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Table of Contents1: Basic Concepts 2: Asking the Right Questions 3: Selecting the Study Population and Follow-up Period 4: Obtaining Information on Exposure 5: Follow-up of Disease Occurrence 6: Sampling from the Base (Case-referent Studies) 7: Assignment of Exposure (Experimental Strategies) 8: General Exercises
