Practical Statistics for Medical Research Douglas G. Altman is a textbook for medical researchers who want to apply statistics without in-depth mathematical knowledge. The book covers fundamental principles of study design, data analysis, and interpretation, with a focus on practical applications in medical research.
Description
Many medical researchers receive only a limited introduction to statistics during their training—often long ago and insufficiently connected to practice. This book builds on that with a problem-oriented approach, in which statistical concepts are explained using realistic datasets and examples. Topics such as diagnostic tests, methods comparison, and assessment consistency are covered extensively.
- Covers statistical methods for comparing and relating medical data
- Emphasizes the correct use and interpretation of statistics in medical publications
- Includes various exercises with detailed solution suggestions
- Based on decades of the author’s experience as a medical statistician
Product specifications
- Author: Douglas G. Altman
- Series: Chapman & Hall/CRC Texts in Statistical Science
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Imprint: Chapman & Hall/CRC
- Publication date: 1990-11-22
- Number of pages: 624
- ISBN: 9780412276309
- Subject: Epidemiology and Medical statistics
- BISAC: MEDICAL / Epidemiology