Introduction to Epidemiology

by Ray M. Merrill

Introduction to Epidemiology, Fifth Edition is the ideal introductory text for the epidemiology student with minimal training in the biomedical sciences and statistics. With updated tables, figures, and examples throughout, the Fifth Edition is a thorough revision that offers an all new chapter covering areas of modern epidemiology such as environmental epidemiology, social epidemiology, and reproductive epidemiology. The chapters feature several new case studies and news files representing applications of commonly used research designs. Learning objectives, as well as study questions with descriptive answers, in each chapter engage the student in further analysis and reflection.

Genres: Nonfiction, Science, School, Medicine

417 pages, Paperback

First published January 27, 2006

Reviews

[Eric · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not my favorite text, but then again I'm certain I won't be an epidemiologist in my future. Questions were a a bit simple for a grad level class and the Case studies were not as fleshed out as I would have liked my PBL. Explanation of formulae was clear and concise but despite my professor's insistence that WHY we use those formulas and WHEN was really a Biotstats question made much of the book interesting instead of useful.

[Bonnie Jean · Rating 3 out of 5]

This text gets the job done, but a couple of errors caused a couple of extra hours of work for me 🙄

[julia gauffreau · Rating 3 out of 5]

Introduction to Epidemiology is a good study tool for anyone interested in the field of epidemiology; I personally use it as a study tool for Disease Detectives.

[Suzi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty solid, except for a couple of chapters that write mathematical equations out in words rather than just showing examples with numbers. Chapter 2 is the BEST, honestly! Super fascinating. I'm a little disappointed that there were no women included in epidemiological historic moments, though.

[Sam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clear explanations of complex topics and terms. I still use this text as a reference during my graduate studies.