Medical : Biostatistics

This book provides a clear and thorough introduction to meta-analysis, the process of synthesizing data from a series of separate studies. Meta-analysis has become a critically important tool in fields as diverse as medicine, pharmacology, epidemiology, education, psychology, business, and ecology. Introduction to Meta-Analysis :.:.; Outlines the role of meta-analysis in the research process.; Shows how to compute effects sizes and treatment effects.; Explains the fixed-effect and random-effects models for synthesizing data.; Demonstrates how to assess and interpret variation in effect size across studies.; Clarifies concepts using text and figures, followed by formulas and examples.; Explains how to avoid common mistakes in meta-analysis.; Discusses controversies in meta-analysis.; Features a web site with additional material and exercises. A superb combination of lucid prose and informative graphics, written by four of the world’s leading experts on all aspects of meta-analysis. Borenstein, Hedges, Higgins, and Rothstein provide a refreshing departure from cookbook approaches with their clear explanations of the what and why of meta-analysis. The book is ideal as a course textbook or for self-study. My students, who used pre-publication versions of some of the chapters, raved about the clarity of the explanations and examples. David Rindskopf, Distinguished Professor of Educational Psychology, City University of New York, Graduate School and University Center, & Editor of the Journal of Educational and Behavioral Statistics . The approach taken by Introduction to Meta-analysis is intended to be primarily conceptual, and it is amazingly successful at achieving that goal. The reader can comfortably skip the formulas and still understand their application and underlying motivation. For the more statistically sophisticated reader, the relevant formulas and worked examples provide a superb practical guide to performing a meta-analysis. The book provides an eclect more...

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A concise, systematic introduction to the principles of analysis of variance for post-graduates and professionals. more...

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This statistical atlas presents key health figures for the WHO European Region. They cover basic demographic data, mortality and morbidity, lifestyles and environmental indicators such as alcohol consumption and road traffic accidents, and types and levels of health care. Most indicators are presented as a map to show overall regional variations, a bar chart to indicate country rankings and a time chart to show trends over time in three main country groupings. Using the WHO Regional Office for Europe's unique health for all database, combined with the best alternative sources of data around the Region, this atlas offers the most comprehensive overview of health in Europe. Published in a pocket edition, this atlas is designed to be an easily accessible resource at all times, in the office or in the field. more...

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The Bayesian approach involves collecting data from past experience in order to reach conclusions about future events. Bayesian methods have become increasingly popular in recent years, notably in medical research. There are a large number of books on Bayesian analysis, but very few that cover clinical trials and biostatistical applications in any capacity. There is no book available that is introductory in nature and covers such a broad array of essential topics. This book provides a valuable overview of this rapidly evolving field, not only for statisticians in the pharmaceutical industry, but also to anyone involved in conducting clinical trials and HTA work. Comprehensive coverage of Bayesian methods in medical research Illustrated throughout by case studies and worked examples Authors are at the forefront of research into Bayesian methods in medical research Suitable for those with a limited statistical background Accompanied by a Web site featuring data sets and worked examples in WinBUGS - the most widely accepted Bayesian modelling package more...

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THOMAS S. LUMLEY and GERALD VAN BELLE * Data sets, tables, additional examples, and solutions to selected problems will be housed on the web * Instructors will have the opportunity to submit their own problems and solutions to be added to the website (with proper citations) * Authors will comprehensively update all the material in the book, focusing on current techniques and applications * An additional appendix will mention current software packages, web sites, and important data sets that are available to students and practitioners more...

Price: $150.00