Oxford Handbook Of Medical Statistics 2nd Edition Janet L Peacock by Janet L. Peacock, Phil J. Peacock 9780198743583, 9780191061257, 0191061255, 0198743580 instant download after payment.

Guides the reader through the research process from design to interpretation, emphasizes understanding and interpretating statistics
Features all common statistical methods used in medicine, using real clinical worked examples to aid understanding
Covers all aspects of medical statistics you may encounter, from simple study design to complex Bayesian methods
Suitable for both designing and conducting your own research, and critically appraising other studies
New to this Edition:
Fully updated, including new sections on translational medicine, cluster designs, and currently available statistical modelling programmes
Features a brand new chapter on how to use the Handbook at different stages of your medical career
Revised to highlight newer designs, methods, and approaches used in statistical analysis
A good understanding of medical statistics is essential to evaluate medical research and to choose appropriate ways of implementing findings in clinical practice. The Oxford Handbook of Medical Statistics has been written to provide doctors and medical students with a comprehensive yet concise account of this often difficult subject.
Described by readers as a 'statistical Bible', this new edition maintains the accessibility and thoroughness of the original, and includes comprehensive updates including new sections on transitional medicine, cluster designs, and modern statistical packages. The Handbook promotes understanding and interpretation of statistical methods across a wide range of topics, from study design and sample size considerations, through t- and chi-squared tests, to complex multifactorial analyses, all using examples from published research. References and further reading are included, to allow deeper understanding on specific topics.
Featuring a new chapter on how to use this book in different medical contexts, the Oxford Handbook of Medical Statistics helps readers to conduct their own research and critically appraise others' work.