| Description |
1 online resource (xiii, 392 pages) : illustrations. |
| Series |
Biostatistics ; 6
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Biostatistics (New York, N.Y.) ; 6.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Series Introduction; Preface; Introduction; Contents; Difference Equations: Structure and Function; Generating Functions I: Inversion Principles; Generating Functions II: Coefficient Collection; Difference Equations: Invoking the Generating Functions; Difference Equations: Variable Coefficients; Difference Equations: Run Theory; Difference Equations: Drought Prediction; Difference Equations: Rhythm Disturbances; Difference Equations: Follow-up Losses in Clinical Trials; Difference Equations: Business Predictions; Difference Equations in Epidemiology: Basic Models. |
| Summary |
This study of difference equations with public health applications develops the methodology for the solution of the general kth order linear difference equation using the generating function approach. It includes an examination of the dynamics of disease spread. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Public health -- Research -- Methodology.
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Difference equations.
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Public Health. |
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Biometry -- methods. |
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Research Design. |
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Stochastic Processes. |
| Indexed Term |
Andre fag (naturvidenskab og teknik) Andre fag |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Kapadia, Asha Seth, 1937-
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Moyé, Lemuel A. Difference equations with public health applications. New York : Marcel Dekker, ©2000 (DLC) 00040473 |
| ISBN |
0824745353 (electronic bk. ; Adobe Reader) |
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9780824745356 (electronic bk. ; Adobe Reader) |
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9780824704476 (alk. paper) |
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0824704479 (alk. paper) |
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0585419701 (electronic bk.) |
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9780585419701 (electronic bk.) |
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9780203908334 |
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0203908333 |
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0824704479 (alk. paper) |
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