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| Epidemiology: with STUDENT CONSULT Online Access (Gordis, Epidemiology) | 
 enlarge | Author: Leon Gordis
Publisher: Saunders
Discount Category: Book
Selling Price: $52.95
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Customer Ratings:  33 comments
Media: Paperback
Edition: 4
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 400
Shipping Weight (pounds): 1.6
Dimensions (inch): 10.2 x 7.2 x 0.6
ISBN: 1416040021
Dewey Decimal Number: 614
EAN: 9781416040026
Publication Date: May 14, 2008
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| Customer Comments:
 easy read July 8, 2007
this book is required for our class. However, it is such a well-written book, that anyone interested in the basics of epidemiology would be able to understand the concepts and gain a deeper understanding of public health.
EPIDEMIOLGY (3RD ED.) March 12, 2007
4 out of 4 found this comment useful.
This textbook is an outstanding textbook for either the graduate student in public health or a medical student.
Dr. Leon Gordis brings clarity to a subject which challenges many students. Particularly, his use of terminology unique to the field of epidemiology is well done. He does not assume the student is born understanding terminology that has varied meanings in different specialties by using the terms with their definition in full sentences. He appears to anticipate the typical student's questions and answers them without appearing to talk down to the reader. Well done!
I would recommend this textbook without any reservations.
Book Review January 10, 2007
0 out of 8 found this comment useful.
Very satisfied with the purchase. The delivery was timely and the condition of the product was excellent. Thank you.
Excellent Epidemiology Text January 4, 2007
2 out of 3 found this comment useful.
This book is easy to read and understand. The book gives examples that are interesting as well and make learning epidemiology enjoyable. I would highly recommend this text to anyone studying epidemiology.
 Great for the basics - but know what you need before buying. November 1, 2006
11 out of 13 found this comment useful.
The Gordis text is excellent if you are a newcomer to clinical research and want to get your feet on the ground in a hurry. Explanations of basic epidemilogic concepts (prevalence, indcidence, odds and hazard ratios, sensitivities and specificities, basic study designs and limitations) are written in an easy-to-grasp manner, and the exercises at the end of each chapter ensure you are really able to put these concepts into practice. It is a quick and easy read, and will really give you a leg-up when you begin formal coursework.
HOWEVER, if you are looking to learn about hypothesis testing, statistical tests, and how data are typically analyzed and presented at the end of clinical trials, this book will not help you. You will need a dedicated statistics book - for beginners like myself, the Douglas Altman text is a wonderful (albeit rigorous) supplement to this one.
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