| Summary: | This textbook presents epidemiology in a practical manner, contextualized with discussions of theory and ethics, so that students and professionals from all academic backgrounds may develop a deep appreciation for how to conduct and interpret epidemiological research. Readers will develop skills to: ʺ Search for and appraise literature critically ʺ Develop important research questions ʺ Design, plan, and implement studies to address those questions ʺ Develop proposals to obtain funding ʺ Perform and interpret fundamental statistical estimations, tests,and models ʺ Consider the ethical implications of all stages of research ʺ Report findings in publications ʺ Advocate for change in the public health setting Epidemiology is and will remain a discipline in motion, and this textbook aims at reflecting this dynamism and keeping pace with its momentum. This textbook is not only a classroom tool with high utility but also an essential reference and guide for those engaging in research involving human subjects.
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