Since the publication of the first edition, Biostatistics and Epidemiology has attracted loyal readers from various specialty areas within the biomedical community. This comprehensive textbook is designed to teach the foundational principles of epidemiological design and statistical methods, making it an essential resource for both students and professionals.
The fourth edition introduces several new topics that are highly relevant to contemporary research challenges, including:
- A new chapter on risk prediction, risk reclassification, and evaluation of biomarkers
- Expanded material on propensity analyses
- A significantly updated chapter on genetic epidemiology, catering to those seeking to understand the epidemiological and statistical aspects of scientific articles in this rapidly advancing field.
Biostatistics and Epidemiology is crafted to be accessible for readers with little or no background in mathematics. It provides:
- Clear explanations of fundamental principles
- Practical guidelines on how to apply statistical methods and how to interpret results
- A philosophical and logical overview at the beginning of the book
- Subsections that can stand alone or serve as references
- Comprehensive cross-referencing and recommended reading
Authors:
Sylvia Wassertheil-Smoller (Author)
Edition:
4th
Publication Date:
February 5, 2015
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