PDQ epidemiology
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PDQ epidemiology
（PDQ series）
People's Medical Publishing House, 2009
3rd ed
- : pbk
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PDQ PrettyDarnedQuick epidemiology
PDQ pretty darned quick epidemiology
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
PDQ Epidemiology will help to fill the considerable gap between the exact findings of the laboratory and the uncertain world of clinical medicine. By translating the terminology of epidemiology into easy-to-understand language, the underlying scientific methods begin to emerge and make sense. The third edition reflects the maturation of the field, which now encompasses much more than the 'randomized, controlled trial.' New sections explain techniques that have been introduced into the field since the previous edition, the section on RCT has been expanded and updated examples have been incorporated. The section on measurement has also been brought into line with newer thinking on reliability and validity.Featuring unique examples titled Circular Reasoning and Anti-intellectual Pomposity Detectors (CRAP Detectors), the text helps the reader identify studies with basic flaws in design or reasoning.
Table of Contents
PrefaceChapter 1: Introduction to Epidemiology
What It Is
Trends in Epidemiology
Current Applications of Epidemiology
A Dose of Reality
Chapter 2: Classical Epidemiology
A Little Bit of History
Some Basic Concepts
Risk Factors
Some Other Terms You Should Know
Chapter 3: Research Methodology
Yet Some More History
Design Elements>br>Sampling
Subject Allocation
Other Forms of Randomization
Threats to Validity
Research Strategies
Meta-Analysis
C.R.A.P. Detectors
Chapter 4: Measurement
Issues in Choosing a Measure
Types of Variables
Measurement with Categorical Variables
Measurement with Continuous Variables Screening
C.R.A.P. Detectors
Chapter 5: Assessing Causation
The Criteria
C.R.A.P. Detectors
Chapter 6: Ethics
Freely Given Consent
Informed Consent
Other Issues
Appendix A Brief Epidemish - English Dictionary
by "Nielsen BookData"
