Basic Statistics and Epidemiology: A Practical Guide

This book is a primer in basic statistics and epidemiology that emphasizes their practical use in healthcare and public health. It provides a clear introduction to these topics,with step-by-step guidance on performing statistical calculations and numerous examples and exercises. It is fully revised and updated for this fifth edition and is available with additional exercises and question and answers online for self-testing. An understanding of statistics is essential for evidence-based practice and will help students, researchers, doctors, nurses, and health managers to apply these tools to their own practice.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 204 pages
Publication date: 04 February 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive primer in basic statistics and epidemiology delves into their practical applications in healthcare and public health, offering a thorough understanding of essential topics such as study design, data analysis, and statistical methods employed in medical research. Written with a clear and concise style, the text ensures that newcomers to these subjects, as well as those who may be challenged by them, receive a thorough introduction without being overwhelmed by excessive detail.

Key Features:

Provides an excellent foundation in the fundamentals of both statistics and epidemiology

Offers step-by-step guidance on conducting statistical calculations

Includes numerous examples and exercises with detailed answers to facilitate readers' navigation of these complex subjects

Enables students and practitioners to interpret and apply the tools of statistics and epidemiology to their own practices

Fully revised and updated for this fifth edition, now featuring additional exercises and question and answer sections online for self-testing

Recognizes the importance of statistical knowledge in ensuring that professional practice is grounded in the most reliable evidence, enabling healthcare professionals to deliver optimal treatment and contribute to the well-being of the broader community.

By reading this book, students, researchers, doctors, nurses, and health managers will gain a deep understanding and proficiency in the application of statistics and epidemiology to their respective fields.

Weight: 394g
Dimension: 174 x 244 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367708153
Edition number: 5 New edition