Case-Control Studies (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781107019560)

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.

Author: Ruth H. Keogh, D. R. Cox
ISBN-10: 1107019567
ISBN-13: 9781107019560
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 03/06/2014
Pages: 293
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 9.00h x 5.80w x 0.80d