From the reviews:
This book follows the logical stages of a research project while introducing the major epidemiological concepts and practices. For students and practitioners such as field epidemiologists, this book is very important. it is most appropriate for epidemiology students working on their dissertations or researchers (MD, resident) who want to start a research project. This is a very interesting book because of its practical nature and thoroughness for field epidemiologists. It is an excellent addition to epidemiology advanced courses for PhD students. (Ousmane Diallo, Doodys Book Reviews, July, 2013)Preface.- Part I Introduction.-Definition and Scope of Epidemiology.-Basic Concepts in Epidemiology.-Roots and Future of Epidemiology.- Part II Study Design.-General Study Objectives.- The Specific Aims.- General Study Designs.-Study Size Planning. Sponsoring and Stakeholder Involvement.-The Recruitment and Enrollment Plan.-The Measurement Plan.-The Quality Assurance and Control Plan.-The Data Management Plan.-The Analysis Plan.- Ethics Support.- Part III Study Conduct.-Training and Study Preparations.-Managing the Informed Consent Process.-Accrual, Retention and Adherence.-Questionnaires.-Maintaining Data Integrity.-Data Cleaning.-Good Clinical Practice.- Part IV: Study Analysis.-Statistical Estimation.-Statistical Testing.-Statistical Modeling.-Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses.-The Ethics of Study Analysis.- Part V Study Reporting.-Interpretation of Findings.-Scientific Writing.-Reporting Data Quality.- Dissemination to Stakeholders.-The Ethics ofStudy Reporting.- Bibliography.- Subject Index.