Epidemiologic Methods: Studying the Occurrence of Illness

by Noel S. Weiss, Thomas D. Koepsell

This second edition of Epidemiologic Methods offers a rigorous introduction to the concepts and tools of epidemiologic research. Aimed chiefly at future epidemiologists, the book offers clear descriptions, practical examples, and question/answer sections for each of the science's key concepts. Authored by two award-winning epidemiology instructors, this book is ideally suited for use as a text in a graduate-level course sequence in epidemiologic methods.

The book's chapters are organized around three main general concepts and tools of epidemiology; major study designs; and special topics, including screening, outbreak investigations, and use of epidemiology to evaluate policies and programs.

With additional exercises at the end of each chapter and expanded attention to topics such as confounding, this new edition of Epidemiologic Methods is an indispensable resource for the next generation of epidemiologic study.

Genres: Textbooks

480 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 31, 2002

Reviews

[Leigh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Challenging but thorough overview of epidemiologic methods, including major mathematical models. I'd have liked more example problems, but I suppose that's where the supplementary book comes in. I'd like to see this updated as we incorporate new methods into core epi as well.

[Jessica Culhane]

I want credit for reading this damn thing cover to cover.