Principles of Exposure Measurement in Epidemiology |
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| Author:
| Armstrong, Bruce K.
White, Emily
Saracci, Rodolfo |
| Series title: | Monographs in Epidemiology and Biostatistics |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-262020-0 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 1994 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $230.00 |
Book Description:
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The best book on the market for all those wishing to design or conduct epidemiological studies and as a text for graduate courses in epidemiology. First published in hardback to international acclaim, it is now available as an economically priced paperback so that all epidemiologists can benefit from its excellent coverage. The text covers the design of questionnaires, conducting personal interviews, abstracting medical records, the use of biological and environmental measurements, and...
More DescriptionThe best book on the market for all those wishing to design or conduct epidemiological studies and as a text for graduate courses in epidemiology. First published in hardback to international acclaim, it is now available as an economically priced paperback so that all epidemiologists can benefit from its excellent coverage. The text covers the design of questionnaires, conducting personal interviews, abstracting medical records, the use of biological and environmental measurements, and important background areas for exposure measurement, such as error in measurement and its effects, maximizing participation of subjects in research, and ethical issues. Established epidemiologists and public health specialists will find its practical guidance invaluable when designing and implementing a study. Students will find everything they need for a thorough understanding of all the principles and practice of exposure measurement.