This book is written for public health professionals and students interested in applying regression models in the field of epidemiology. The academic material is usually covered in public health courses including (i) Applied Regression Analysis, (ii) Advanced Epidemiology, and (iii) Statistical Computing. The book is composed of 13 chapters, including an introduction chapter that covers basic concepts of statistics and probability. Among the topics covered are linear regression model, polynomial regression model, weighted least squares, methods for selecting the best regression equation, and generalized linear models and their applications to different epidemiological study designs. An example is provided in each chapter that applies the theoretical aspects presented in that chapter. In addition, exercises are included and the final chapter is devoted to the solutions of these academic exercises with answers in all of the major statistical software packages, including STATA, SAS, SPSS, and R. It is assumed that readers of this book have a basic course in biostatistics, epidemiology, and introductory calculus. The book will be of interest to anyone looking to understand the statistical fundamentals to support quantitative research in public health.
Applications of Regression Models in Epidemiology by Erick Suárez
- Title : Applications of Regression Models in Epidemiology
- Author(s) : Erick Suárez,Cynthia M. Pérez, Roberto Rivera
- Publisher : Wiley; 1st edition (February 28, 2017)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 272 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1119212480
- ISBN-13 : 978-1119212485
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