Peacock, Janet L.
Oxford Handbook of Medical Statistics (Oxford Medical Handbooks)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198743583
- author:
- Peacock, Janet L.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 640
- Dimensions:
- 18.5 x 10.2 x 2.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Science, Medical, Public Health,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Oxford Handbook of Medical Statistics provides a comprehensive and concise introduction to medical statistics, essential for evaluating medical research and implementing findings in clinical practice. This accessible guide covers a wide range of topics, from study design and sample size considerations to complex multifactorial analyses, using examples from published research. The book includes comprehensive updates, new sections on transitional medicine, cluster designs, and modern statistical packages, as well as references and further reading to allow deeper understanding on specific topics. A new chapter provides guidance on how to use the book in different medical contexts, enabling readers to conduct their own research and critically appraise others' work.