Statistical Methods in Epidemiology: 12 (Monographs in Epidemiology and Biostatistics)

Harold A. Kahn,Christopher T. Sempos

ISBN 10: 0195050495 / ISBN 13: 9780195050493

Published by Oxford University Press USA 1989-01-01, 1989

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Statistical Methods in Epidemiology: 12 (Monographs in Epidemiology and Biostatistics)
• Publisher: Oxford University Press USA 1989-01-01
• Publication Date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0195050495
• ISBN 13: 9780195050493
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This book is an expanded version of the Kahn's widely used text, An Introduction to Epidemiologic Methods (Oxford, 1983). It provides clear insight into the basic statistical tools used in epidemiology and is written so that those without advanced statistical training can comprehend the ideas underlying the analytical techniques. The authors emphasize the extent to which similar results are obtained from different methods, both simple and complex. To this edition they have added a new chapter on "Comparison of Numerical Results for Various Methods of Adjustment" and also one on "The Primacy of Data Collection." New topics include the Kaplan-Meier product-limit method and the Cox proportional hazards model for analysis of time-related outcomes. An appendix of data from the Framingham Heart Study is used to illustrate the application of various analytical methods to an identical set of real data and provides source material for student exercises. The text has been updated throughout.

About the Author

Harold A. Kahn is Visiting Professor of Epidemiology, John Hopkins University. Christopher T. Sempos is an epidemiologist at the National Center for Health Statistics.