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Lauren Christiansen-Lindquist, PhD, MPH

Kristin M. Wall, PhD, MS

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A Student-Friendly Guide to Foundational Epidemiology and Public Health Practice! 

Includes CourseConnect: Know It. Use It. Test It. – The Smarter Way to Learn and Succeed!

This engaging introduction to the core principles of epidemiology helps students explore how disease is distributed, how studies are designed, and how to prevent or address errors that can arise in research. The text provides a clear understanding of how epidemiology is used in research and practice with frequent examples, end-of-chapter review tools, and more. Moreover, it emphasizes core skills and clear explanations to build confidence and competence for practice going forward. Know, use, and test your understanding of course content with CourseConnect—an interactive learning platform included with your print purchase. 

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  • Covers core concepts such as data analysis, surveillance, study designs, bias, statistical inference, and causal thinking 

  • Prepares students to interpret population health data and apply basic epidemiologic methods with confidence 

  • Features case examples, practice problems, and historical vignettes to strengthen critical thinking and application 

  • Written by experienced public health educators dedicated to student learning and foundational skill-building 

  • Instructor Resources include an Instructor’s Manual, PowerPoint slides, a Test Bank, and more  

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Contents

Foreword by Timothy L. Lash

Preface

How to Use This Book

Acknowledgments

List of Reviewers

Instructor Resources

Student Resources

Chapter 1. Introduction to Public Health and the Fundamentals of Epidemiology

Chapter 2. Descriptive Epidemiology, Surveillance, and Measures of Frequency

Chapter 3. Introduction to Analytic Epidemiologic Study Designs and Measures of Association

Chapter 4. Randomized Controlled Trial Designs

Chapter 5. Cohort Designs

Chapter 6. Case-Control Designs

Chapter 7. Cross-Sectional Designs

Chapter 8. Effect Measure Modification and Statistical Interaction

Middle Matter

Chapter 9. Error in Epidemiologic Research and Fundamentals of Confounding

Chapter 10. Selection Bias

Chapter 11. Information Bias and Screening and Diagnostic Tests

Chapter 12. Random Error in Epidemiologic Research

Chapter 13. Introduction to Epidemiologic Data Analysis

Glossary

Index

Authors

Lauren Christiansen-Lindquist, PhD, MPH is an Assistant Professor and the Director of Graduate Studies for the MPH and MSPH programs in Epidemiology at Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health.

Kristin Wall, PhD, MS is Associate Professor with tenure in the Department of Epidemiology at Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health.

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Suggested Courses:

  • Introduction to Epidemiology
  • Epidemiology I

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  • Release Date: January 31, 2024
  • Paperback / softback
  • 411 Pages
  • Trim Size: 7in x 10in
  • Number of Illustrations: 142
  • ISBN: 9780826166937
  • eBook ISBN: 9780826166944
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  • Webinar: Making epidemiology engaging and relevant for new learners
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