Introduction to Epidemiology
Merrill · 9th Edition · ISBN 9781284280388 · Jones & Bartlett Learning
Complete chapter-by-chapter study guide aligned with Introduction to Epidemiology (9th Edition). Includes summaries, learning objectives, and NCLEX-style practice questions for all 13 chapters.
Overview
Introduction to Epidemiology (9th Edition) by Merrill is a core text for public health and community health courses, teaching the methods used to study the distribution and determinants of health and disease in populations. This study guide is built to follow the textbook chapter by chapter, from the foundations of epidemiology and the path to modern epidemiology through infectious and chronic disease concepts, the epidemiologic study plan, and study designs. It also covers hypothesis testing and measures of association, identifying and improving study validity, causality, general health and population indicators, and field, clinical, and social epidemiology. The aim is to help you review the high-yield methods and calculations the way they are tested on course exams and applied in study appraisal, without rereading the whole book. This is an independent, aligned study companion, not the textbook itself and not a reproduction of its content, designed to make epidemiologic measures, study designs, and causality easier to understand and recall for exams and for public health practice.
Aligned with introductory and intermediate epidemiology courses in public health and nursing programs; supports midterms, finals, and the measures and study-design problems these courses test.
What you'll learn
The major topics this guide walks you through, matched to the textbook's order:
- Foundations of epidemiology
- History of modern epidemiology
- Infectious disease concepts
- Chronic disease concepts
- The epidemiologic study plan
- Study designs
- Hypothesis testing
- Measures of association
- Study validity
- Causality
- Health and population indicators
- Field epidemiology
- Clinical epidemiology
- Social epidemiology
Need the textbook itself?
Introduction to Epidemiology by Merrill, published by Jones & Bartlett Learning, is a widely assigned epidemiology text known for clear coverage of study designs, measures of association, and the foundations of population health methods.
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Chapters covered
Every chapter below is fully covered in the PDF — summary, learning objectives, key terms, and NCLEX-style practice questions with rationales.
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What exactly do I get?
A printable PDF study guide covering all 13 chapters of Introduction to Epidemiology (9th Edition) — chapter summaries, learning objectives, and NCLEX-style practice questions with rationales. One file, lifetime access, no subscription.
How soon will I get it?
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Does it cover measures of association and study designs?
Yes. It reviews study designs, measures of association, and validity, which are among the most heavily tested parts of an epidemiology course.
Is this aligned with the 9th edition?
Yes. It follows the 9th edition of Introduction to Epidemiology and its chapter sequence.
Is it a replacement for the textbook?
No. It is an independent study guide that condenses key concepts rather than reproducing the textbook.
Will it match my edition?
This guide is built around the 9th Edition. If your class uses a different edition, chapter numbering may shift slightly, but the topics and learning objectives are usually unchanged.
Do I still need the textbook?
The study guide is a companion, not a replacement — it helps you study efficiently and review fast, but you'll still want the textbook for full depth and any assigned readings. You can buy new, rent, or find a used copy through the price links on this page.
What if it is not what I expected?
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Is this a test bank or copied from the textbook?
No. This is an original study guide written to align with Introduction to Epidemiology — summaries, objectives, and practice questions with rationales, not a reproduced publisher test bank or copied text.
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About this study guide
This is an original study guide written to align with the topics and learning objectives covered in Introduction to Epidemiology (9th Edition) by Merrill. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or licensed by Jones & Bartlett Learning or the textbook's authors. All summaries, practice questions, and explanations are independently authored.