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