Title: Interpreting epidemiologic evidence : strategies for study design and analysis /
Authors: Savitz, David A.
Publisher: Oxford University Press,
Year: 2003
Subjects: Epidemiology Technique.; Epidemiologic Research Design; Bias
Abstract: This book focuses on practical tools for making optimal use of available data to assess epidemiologic study findings. Includes: selection bias, confounding, measurement and classification of disease and exposure, random error and integration of evidence across studies.
Contents: 1 Introduction -- 2 The Nature of Epidemiologic Evidence -- 3 Strategy for Drawing Inferences from Epidemiologic Evidence -- 4 Selection Bias in Cohort Studies -- 5 Selection Bias in Case-Control Studies -- 6 Bias Due to Loss of Study Participants -- 7 Confounding -- 8 Measurement and Classification of Exposure -- 9 Measurement and Classification of Disease -- 10 Random Error -- 11 Integration of Evidence across Studies -- 12 Characterization of Conclusions.