Introduction to Epidemiologic Research Methods in Public Health Practice
Epidemiologic Research Methods in Public Health Practice is a unique book that focuses on quantitative methods in the field of epidemiology. This book stands out among other quantitative research texts, as it is one of the few to focus on the methods specific to the field of epidemiology, including procedures for protecting human subjects, sampling, recruiting, and research question formulation. It also contains methods for data collection, processing, and analysis, as well as techniques for publication, presentation, and funding. Epidemiologic Research Methods in Public Health Practice offers detailed treatment of the research steps along with tools to enhance students’ comprehension such as learning objectives, chapter outlines, templates, vocabulary, and study questions and exercises. Written from a real-world perspectiveThis book is written from a real-world perspective, with a focus on threats to validity and reliability, as well as procedures to prevent and minimize them. It is a excellent guide for students of research methods in public health, and as a reference for both students and professionals as they conduct independent research. Key Features:• Details of every stage of a research project—from generating the research question to publishing results. • Study questions and exercises that can be used in the classroom or in independent research projects.• Lessons (including mistakes) learned from practical experience. • A comprehensive treatment of a particular stage of research in every chapter. • Specific examples of epidemiologic studies are used to illustrate procedures and concepts.Instructor Resources: Instructors's Manual, PowerPoint Lecture Slides, Test Bank
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Introduction to Epidemiologic Research Methods in Public Health Practice
Epidemiologic Research Methods in Public Health Practice is a unique book that focuses on quantitative methods in the field of epidemiology. This book stands out among other quantitative research texts, as it is one of the few to focus on the methods specific to the field of epidemiology, including procedures for protecting human subjects, sampling, recruiting, and research question formulation. It also contains methods for data collection, processing, and analysis, as well as techniques for publication, presentation, and funding. Epidemiologic Research Methods in Public Health Practice offers detailed treatment of the research steps along with tools to enhance students’ comprehension such as learning objectives, chapter outlines, templates, vocabulary, and study questions and exercises. Written from a real-world perspectiveThis book is written from a real-world perspective, with a focus on threats to validity and reliability, as well as procedures to prevent and minimize them. It is a excellent guide for students of research methods in public health, and as a reference for both students and professionals as they conduct independent research. Key Features:• Details of every stage of a research project—from generating the research question to publishing results. • Study questions and exercises that can be used in the classroom or in independent research projects.• Lessons (including mistakes) learned from practical experience. • A comprehensive treatment of a particular stage of research in every chapter. • Specific examples of epidemiologic studies are used to illustrate procedures and concepts.Instructor Resources: Instructors's Manual, PowerPoint Lecture Slides, Test Bank
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Introduction to Epidemiologic Research Methods in Public Health Practice

Introduction to Epidemiologic Research Methods in Public Health Practice

Introduction to Epidemiologic Research Methods in Public Health Practice

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Epidemiologic Research Methods in Public Health Practice is a unique book that focuses on quantitative methods in the field of epidemiology. This book stands out among other quantitative research texts, as it is one of the few to focus on the methods specific to the field of epidemiology, including procedures for protecting human subjects, sampling, recruiting, and research question formulation. It also contains methods for data collection, processing, and analysis, as well as techniques for publication, presentation, and funding. Epidemiologic Research Methods in Public Health Practice offers detailed treatment of the research steps along with tools to enhance students’ comprehension such as learning objectives, chapter outlines, templates, vocabulary, and study questions and exercises. Written from a real-world perspectiveThis book is written from a real-world perspective, with a focus on threats to validity and reliability, as well as procedures to prevent and minimize them. It is a excellent guide for students of research methods in public health, and as a reference for both students and professionals as they conduct independent research. Key Features:• Details of every stage of a research project—from generating the research question to publishing results. • Study questions and exercises that can be used in the classroom or in independent research projects.• Lessons (including mistakes) learned from practical experience. • A comprehensive treatment of a particular stage of research in every chapter. • Specific examples of epidemiologic studies are used to illustrate procedures and concepts.Instructor Resources: Instructors's Manual, PowerPoint Lecture Slides, Test Bank

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781284025279
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Publication date: 08/07/2012
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 316
File size: 5 MB

About the Author

Assistant Professor of Nutrition, MSNW Director, Benedictine University, Lisle, Illinois

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements
Preface
About the Authors
Chapter 1 Overview of the Research Process
Chapter 2 Research Goals in Epidemiology
Chapter 3 Overview of Epidemiologic Study Designs
Chapter 4 Research Ethics
Chapter 5 Formulating the Research Question
Chapter 6 Reviewing the Literature
Chapter 7 Obtaining Subjects
Chapter 8 Measuring Concepts
Chapter 9 Analyzing Data
Chapter 10 Interpreting Results
Chapter 11 Reporting Results
Chapter 12 Getting Accepted: Funding, Presentation, Publication
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