Quantitative Methods for Health Research : A Practical Interactive Guide to Epidemiology and Statistics

Bruce, Nigel; Pope, Daniel; Stanstreet, Debbi

ISBN 10: 0470022744 / ISBN 13: 9780470022740

Published by Wiley-Interscience, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Quantitative Methods for Health Research : A Practical Interactive Guide to Epidemiology and Statistics
• Publisher: Wiley-Interscience
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0470022744
• ISBN 13: 9780470022740
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: As New

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Synopsis

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 is made between a) knowledge and concepts that all students should ensure they understand and b) those that can be pursued by students who wish to do so.

The authors incorporate a program of practical exercises in SPSS using a prepared data set that helps to consolidate the theory and develop skills and confidence in data handling, analysis and interpretation.

About the Author

Nigel Bruce, PhD is Emeritus Professor of Public Health at the Department of Public Health and Policy, University of Liverpool, UK.

Daniel Pope, PhD is Senior Lecturer in Epidemiology and Public Health at the Department of Public Health and Policy, University of Liverpool, UK.

Debbi Stanistreet, PhD is Senior Lecturer and Faculty Director of Widening Participation at the Department of Public Health and Policy, University of Liverpool, UK.