TY - BOOK AU - Stewart,Antony TI - Basic statistics and epidemiology: a practical guide SN - 9780367708184 U1 - 614.4 PY - 2022/// CY - Boca Raton PB - CRC Press KW - Epidemiologic Methods KW - Statistics as Topic KW - methods N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - "This straightforward primer in basic statistics and epidemiology, emphasises their practical use in healthcare and public health, providing understanding of essential topics such as study design, data analysis and statistical methods used in the execution of medical research. Assuming no prior knowledge, the clarity of the text and care of presentation ensure those new to, or challenged by, these topics are given a thorough introduction without being overwhelmed by unnecessary detail. An understanding and appreciation of statistics is central to ensuring that professional practice is based on the best available evidence, in order to best treat and help the wider community. Reading this book will help, students, researchers, doctors, nurses, and health managers to understand and apply the tools of statistics and epidemiology to their own practice"-- ER -