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Practical Statistics for Medical Research (Chapman & Hall/CRC Texts in Statistical Science),Used
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Most medical researchers, whether clinical or nonclinical, receive some background in statistics as undergraduates. However, it is most often brief, a long time ago, and largely forgotten by the time it is needed. Furthermore, many introductory texts fall short of adequately explaining the underlying concepts of statistics, and often are divorced from the reality of conducting and assessing medical research. Practical Statistics for Medical Research is a problembased text for medical researchers, medical students, and others in the medical arena who need to use statistics but have no specialized mathematics background. Explores topics of particular importance in clinical practice, including diagnostic tests, method comparison, and observer agreement Utilizes real data throughout and includes dozens of interesting data sets Discusses the use and misuse of statistics, enabling readers to judge the appropriateness of methods and interpretations published in medical journals Describes the main statistical methods for comparing data collected from different groups of individuals or for relating different observations from the same people Provides many problems, all with detailed solutionsThe author draws on twenty years of experience as a consulting medical statistician to provide clear explanations to key statistical concepts, with a firm emphasis on practical aspects of designing and analyzing medical research. The text gives special attention to the presentation and interpretation of results and the many real problems that arise in medical research.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What topics are covered in 'Practical Statistics for Medical Research'? A: This book covers essential topics such as diagnostic tests, method comparison, observer agreement, and the use and misuse of statistics in medical research.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: 'Practical Statistics for Medical Research' is authored by Douglas G. Altman, a consulting medical statistician with over twenty years of experience.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover format, making it durable for frequent use.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in statistics? A: Yes, the book is designed for medical researchers and students who need to use statistics but may lack a specialized mathematics background.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 624 pages, providing comprehensive coverage of statistical methods relevant to medical research.
- Q: When was 'Practical Statistics for Medical Research' published? A: The book was published on November 22, 1990.
- Q: Does this book include practical exercises or problems? A: Yes, it includes many problems with detailed solutions to help reinforce the statistical concepts presented.
- Q: Can this book help me understand statistical methods used in medical journals? A: Yes, it discusses the appropriateness of statistical methods and interpretations commonly found in medical journals.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the first edition of 'Practical Statistics for Medical Research'.
- Q: Is this book useful for non-clinical researchers? A: Yes, the book is beneficial for both clinical and non-clinical researchers who need a solid understanding of statistics in medical research.