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This self-instructional manual on the interpretation of epidemiologic data demonstrates the basic concepts and skills needed for the appraisal of published reports or one's own findings. Applications in clinical medicine, public health, community medicine, and research are all taken intoconsideration. Students can use this workbook to develop competency in working with basic epidemiological tools. It consists of a series of short exercises, explanatory text, and instructional self-tests.