Preface

Part I Introduction

1 Definition and Scope of Epidemiology

2 Basic Concepts in Epidemiology

3 Roots and Future of Epidemiology

Part II Study Design

4 General Study Objectives

5 The Specific Aims

6 General Study Designs

7 Study Size Planning

8 Sponsoring and Stakeholder Involvement

9 The Recruitment and Enrollment Plan

10 The Measurement Plan

11 The Quality Assurance and Control Plan

12 The Data Management Plan

13 The Analysis Plan

14 Ethics Support

Part III Study Conduct

15 Training and Study Preparations

16 Managing the Informed Consent Process

17 Accrual, Retention and Adherence

18 Questionnaires

19 Maintaining Data Integrity

20 Data Cleaning

21 Good Clinical Practice

Part IV: Study Analysis

22 Statistical Estimation

23 Statistical Testing

24 Statistical Modeling

25 Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses

26 The Ethics of Study Analysis

Part V Study Reporting

27 Interpretation of Findings

28 Scientific Writing

29 Reporting Data Quality

30 Dissemination to Stakeholders

31 The Ethics of Study Reporting

Bibliography

Subject Index