Epidemiological Research - Couverture souple

Mabuza, Mbuso

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798201913205

Editeur : Mbuso Mabuza, 2023

Synopsis

This book provides an introduction to epidemiological research and statistical methods covering key concepts and all the main types of epidemiological study. It elicits a critical understanding of the purpose and context of quantitative research including the basis for selecting appropriate research designs from a thorough grounding in the uses and methods of epidemiology; key statistical concepts and techniques needed for the basic analysis of data; critical evaluation of statistical and epidemiological techniques in health research.

The book has been designed around a number of core published information dealing with various topics from the United Kingdom, Europe and the low- and middle-income countries. These studies have been chosen to introduce you to a wide range of study methods. The main intriguing aspects of their design provide examples which are used to help you understand the fundamental principles of good research, and to practise these techniques yourself.

The topics covered in this book include the following: scientific method and introductory concepts; routine data sources and descriptive epidemiology; surveys; cohort studies; case-control studies; and critical appraisal of research evidence.

This book will be an invaluable resource for health professionals, researchers, statisticians, data scientists, health programmers, policymakers, medical students, graduate and postgraduate students in public health and related disciplines.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Dr Mbuso Mbuza is a multi-skilled professional who has more than ten years of experience leading demanding health and business portfolios in different countries. Mbuso's expertise is in bio-chemistry, medicine, international public health, occupational health, organisational health and wellbeing, integrative and holistic healthcare, health systems strengthening and sustainability, epidemiology and disease prevention, project management, strategic leadership, research and development, innovations, monitoring and evaluation, impact assessments, editing, academic writing, creative writing, reviewing, publishing, art and design, and entrepreneurship, among others.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Mbuso Mabuza
• Date d'édition: 2023
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798201913205
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 112
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Buchpark GmbH; https://www.buchpark.de; ; Krügerweg 1; Trebbin; Brandenburg; 14959; Allemagne