Senn, Stephen
Dicing with Death: Living by Data
- ISBN 13:
- 9781108999861
- author:
- Senn, Stephen
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 338
- Dimensions:
- 22.2 x 14.6 x 1.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Science, Mathematics, Statistics,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Dicing with Death by Stephen Senn is an accessible guide to understanding medical statistics and public health data. With the COVID-19 pandemic highlighting the importance of statistical analysis, this book provides a clear explanation of key concepts and their practical applications.
The author tackles big themes such as clinical trials, life tables, vaccines, and smoking-related illnesses, using anecdotes and puzzles to make complex ideas more engaging. The second edition has been updated to cover recent developments in medical statistics, including new chapters on COVID-19 challenges and infectious disease modelling.
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