Case-Control Studies /
Keogh, Ruth H.,
Case-Control Studies / Ruth H. Keogh, D. R. Cox. - 1 online resource (293 pages) : digital, PDF file(s). - Institute of Mathematical Statistics Monographs ; 4 . - Institute of Mathematical Statistics Monographs ; 4. .
Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 04 Apr 2016).
The case-control approach is a powerful method for investigating factors that may explain a particular event. It is extensively used in epidemiology to study disease incidence, one of the best-known examples being Bradford Hill and Doll's investigation of the possible connection between cigarette smoking and lung cancer. More recently, case-control studies have been increasingly used in other fields, including sociology and econometrics. With a particular focus on statistical analysis, this book is ideal for applied and theoretical statisticians wanting an up-to-date introduction to the field. It covers the fundamentals of case-control study design and analysis as well as more recent developments, including two-stage studies, case-only studies and methods for case-control sampling in time. The latter have important applications in large prospective cohorts which require case-control sampling designs to make efficient use of resources. More theoretical background is provided in an appendix for those new to the field.
9781139094757 (ebook)
Epidemiologic Methods
RA652 / .K46 2014
614.4
Case-Control Studies / Ruth H. Keogh, D. R. Cox. - 1 online resource (293 pages) : digital, PDF file(s). - Institute of Mathematical Statistics Monographs ; 4 . - Institute of Mathematical Statistics Monographs ; 4. .
Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 04 Apr 2016).
The case-control approach is a powerful method for investigating factors that may explain a particular event. It is extensively used in epidemiology to study disease incidence, one of the best-known examples being Bradford Hill and Doll's investigation of the possible connection between cigarette smoking and lung cancer. More recently, case-control studies have been increasingly used in other fields, including sociology and econometrics. With a particular focus on statistical analysis, this book is ideal for applied and theoretical statisticians wanting an up-to-date introduction to the field. It covers the fundamentals of case-control study design and analysis as well as more recent developments, including two-stage studies, case-only studies and methods for case-control sampling in time. The latter have important applications in large prospective cohorts which require case-control sampling designs to make efficient use of resources. More theoretical background is provided in an appendix for those new to the field.
9781139094757 (ebook)
Epidemiologic Methods
RA652 / .K46 2014
614.4