A Study Guide to Epidemiology and Biostatistics [Paperback]

Richard F. Morton (Author), Richard Hebel (Author), Robert J. McCarter (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0834217589 | ISBN-13: 978-0834217584 | Publication Date: January 15, 2001 | Edition: 5th

The Fifth Edition of this popular text is your student's comprehensive study guide to the basic principles of both epidemiology and biostatistics. Clear and concise study notes and exercises help your students learn and apply concepts in epidemiology and biostatistics, while multiple-choice examinations test their understanding. Application of these concepts to critical assessment of epidemiologic studies is emphasized. This updated and revised New Edition includes: A new section on meta-analysis; revised self-assessment exercises; coverage of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention in the context of screening for disease.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Aspen Publishers; 5th edition (January 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0834217589
• ISBN-13: 978-0834217584
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,896,807 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Beware!, June 11, 2009

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This review is from: Study Guide to Epidemiology And Biostatistics (Study Guide to Epidemiology and Biostatistics) (Paperback)

This text is not at all exhaustive. As the title indicates, it is a study guide only. I used this (required) "guide" for a graduate level nursing course in epidemiology and health promotion, but I believe this book is geared more towards MPH courses. One would think there was an accompanying main text to go along with this "guide." Well, there is not. This is the main text, which makes it even more inappropriate for someone who is not majoring in epidemiology or biostatistics. So, don't expect this book to "guide" you through learning how to do biostatistics or epidemiology. You should have previous instruction in those areas or have a good instructor who will fill in the gaps for you.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, February 10, 2011

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This review is from: Study Guide to Epidemiology And Biostatistics (Study Guide to Epidemiology and Biostatistics) (Paperback)

I graduated a few years ago and bought this book recently to prepare for a Public Health job opportunity that required a written exam. This book was comprehensive and most helpful for reviewing the important fundamentals. The exercises helped in re-inforcing the epi concepts. i would recommend this to anyone needing a refresher in epi concepts.