• ISBN13: 9780470850718
• Binding: Hardcover
• Subject: Mathematics and Statistics
• Publisher: Wiley
• Publisher Imprint: Wiley-Blac
• Publication Date: April 15, 2004
• Pages: 212
• Original Price: USD 147.95
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 440 grams

About the Book Statistical Estimation of Epidemiological Risk provides coverage of the most important epidemiological indices, and includes recent developments in the field. A useful reference source for biostatisticians and epidemiologists working in disease prevention, as the chapters are self-contained and feature numerous real examples. It has been written at a level suitable for public health professionals with a limited knowledge of statistics. Other key features include:

• Provides comprehensive coverage of the key epidemiological indices.
• Includes coverage of various sampling methods, and pointers to where each should be used.
• Includes up-to-date references and recent developments in the field.
• Features many real examples, emphasising the practical nature of the book.
• Each chapter is self-contained, allowing the book to be used as a useful reference source.
• Includes exercises, enabling use as a course text.