TY - BOOK AU - AU - Nordness, Robert J. ED - ED - ED - ED - SN - 0323034063;9780323034067 SN - 2 PY - 2006///];copyright 2006.46 CY - Philadelphia, PA PB - Mosby Elsevier KW - KW - 2 KW - 0 KW - 6 KW - 20 KW - Epidemiology;Medical statistics;Epidemiology;Biometry KW - Examinations, questions, etc.;Examinations, questions, etc.;Examination Questions.;Examination Questions N1 - Includes index; Includes bibliographical references and index; Epidemiology: an historical perspective -- Introduction to epidemiologic principles -- Measuring risk -- Data sources and surveillance -- Disease transmission and outbreak investigation -- Issues in association and causation -- Research model designs -- Evidence-based medicine -- Introduction to biostatistic concepts -- Describing and summarizing data -- Frequency and probability distributions -- Presentation of data -- Hypothesis testing -- Probability and sampling -- Characteristics of diagnostic tests -- The students t-distribution and student's t-test -- Bivariate analysis -- Multivariable and multivariate analysis -- Survival analysis; 5 N2 - The Secrets Seriesr is breaking new ground again. A two-color page layout, a portable size, and a list of the Top 100 Secrets in biostatistics and epidemiology help readers to better meet the challenges they face today. And, at no extra charge, purchasers also receive online access to the complete contents of the text via Elsevier's innovative STUDENT CONSULT website. Readers will still find all of the features they rely on the Secret Seriesr for a question-and-answer format, lists, mnemonics, and tables and an informal tone that make reference fast and easy. No matter what questions arise in practice or while preparing for boards, this new volume has the answers in print and online. The smart way to study! Elsevier titles with STUDENT CONSULT will help you master difficult concepts and study more efficiently in print and online! Perform rapid searches. Integrate bonus content from other disciplines. Download text to your handheld device. And a lot more. Each STUDENT CONSULT title comes with full text online, a unique image library, case studies, USMLE style questions, and online note-taking to enhance your learning experience.;The Secrets Seriesr is breaking new ground again. A two-color page layout, a portable size, and a list of the Top 100 Secrets in biostatistics and epidemiology help readers to better meet the challenges they face today. And, at no extra charge, purchasers also receive online access to the complete contents of the text via Elsevier's innovative STUDENT CONSULT website. Readers will still find all of the features they rely on the Secret Seriesr for a question-and-answer format, lists, mnemonics, and tables and an informal tone that make reference fast and easy. No matter what questions arise in practice or while preparing for boards, this new volume has the answers in print and online. The smart way to study! Elsevier titles with STUDENT CONSULT will help you master difficult concepts and study more efficiently in print and online! Perform rapid searches. Integrate bonus content from other disciplines. Download text to your handheld device. And a lot more. Each STUDENT CONSULT title comes with full text online, a unique image library, case studies, USMLE style questions, and online note-taking to enhance your learning experience ER -