PDQ Epidemiology - David Streiner, Geoffrey Norman

PDQ Epidemiology

Buch | Softcover
208 Seiten
2009 | 3rd edition
PMPH-USA Limited (Verlag)
978-1-60795-022-6 (ISBN)
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Reflects the maturation of the PDQ Epidemiology. Featuring examples titled Circular Reasoning and Anti-intellectual Pomposity Detectors (CRAP Detectors), this text helps the reader identify studies with basic flaws in design or reasoning.
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.

David L. Streiner, PhD Senior Scientist Kunin-Lunenfeld Applied Research Unit Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario. Geoffrey R. Norman, PhD Canada Research Chair in Cognitive Dimensions of Clinical Expertise, Professor of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Assistant Dean, Programme for Educational Research and Development, McMaster University Hamilton, Ontario.

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

Erscheint lt. Verlag 16.11.2009
Verlagsort Shelton
Sprache englisch
Maße 130 x 215 mm
Themenwelt Studium Querschnittsbereiche Epidemiologie / Med. Biometrie
ISBN-10 1-60795-022-7 / 1607950227
ISBN-13 978-1-60795-022-6 / 9781607950226
Zustand Neuware
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