Biostatistics decoded /

• Main Author: Oliveira, A. Gouveia de
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Chichester, West Sussex : John Wiley & Sons, 2013.
• Subjects: Biometry.; Medical statistics.; Medicine > Research.; Research > Methods.; Biostatistics.; HEALTH & FITNESS > Holism.; HEALTH & FITNESS > Reference.; MEDICAL > Alternative Medicine.; MEDICAL > Atlases.; MEDICAL > Essays.; MEDICAL > Family & General Practice.; MEDICAL > Holistic Medicine.; MEDICAL > Osteopathy.; Electronic books.

Study design and statistical methodology are two important concerns for the clinical researcher. This book sets out to address both issues in a clear and concise manner. The presentation of statistical theory starts from basic concepts, such as the properties of means and variances, the properties o...

Table of Contents:

• Basic concepts
• Statistical inference
• Descriptive studies
• Analytical studies
• Statistical tests
• Issues with statistical tests
• Longitudinal studies
• Statistical modelling
• Measurement
• Experimental studies
• The analysis of experimental studies
• Meta-analysis of clinical trials.