Intermediate epidemiology : methods that matter

This text provides masters-level public health students with a solid foundation in the epidemiologic methods necessary at the intermediate level. Uniquely light on jargon, the book uses a self-learning approach, with exercises embedded in each page to reinforce concepts and application. The book creates a bridge from student to professional with lively descriptions of career paths for the MPH-level epidemiologist. Complete chapters on program evaluation and implementation and analysis of studies are also provided. Key Features:• Examines the methodological skill set unique to epidemiology at an intermediate level.• Provides practice problems, case studies, discussion sections, and datasets in which to practice themethods learned.• Offers boxed examples from sources such as peer reviewed literature, governmental resources, and lay sources.