Epidemiology with R

by Bendix Carstensen

Overview

This practical guide is designed for students and researchers with an existing knowledge of R who wish to learn how to apply it in an epidemiological context and exploit its versatility. It also serves as a broader introduction to the quantitative aspects of modern practical epidemiology.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780198841326
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	02/28/2021
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	9.80(w) x 7.80(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Bendix Carstensen, Steno Diabetes Center, Gentofte and Department of Biostatistics, University of Copenhagen, Denmark

Bendix Carstensen is a Senior Statistician in Clinical Epidemiology at the Steno Diabetes Center, Gentofte and an External Lecturer at the Department of Biostatistics, University of Copenhagen, Denmark. His expertise and interests are chiefly in the areas of Biostatistics, Epidemiology/Public Health and Diabetes Epidemiology.

Table of Contents

PrefaceIntroduction1. Using R2. Measures of disease occurrence3. Prevalence data- models, likelihood and binomial regression4. Regression models5. Analysis of follow-up data6. Parametrization and prediction of rates7. Case-control and case-cohort studies8. Survival analysis9. Do not group quantitative variables

Editorial Reviews

"This volume will be useful to epidemiologists who are looking for a quick reference guide on how to practically use R in epidemiological research, particularly the Epi and survival packages." — Rose Saint Fleur-Calixte, Quarterly Review of Biology

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