Concise Encyclopedia of Biostatistics for Medical Professionals focuses on conceptual knowledge and practical advice rather than mathematical details, enhancing its usefulness as a reference for medical professionals. The book defines and describes nearly 1000 commonly and not so commonly used biostatistical terms and methods arranged in alphabetical order. These range from simple terms, such as mean and median to advanced terms such as multilevel models and generalized estimating equations. Synonyms or alternative phrases for each topic covered are listed with a reference to the topic.

Encyclopedic in breadth, yet practical and concise, Medical Biostatistics, Fourth Edition focuses on the statistical aspects ofmedicine with a medical perspective, showing the utility of biostatistics as a tool to manage many medical uncertainties. This edition includes more topics in order to fill gaps in the previous edition. Various topics have been enlarged and modified as per the new understanding of the subject.

"Biostatistics in Clinical Trials" gehört zur Reihe 'Wiley Reference Series in Biostatistics' und basiert auf der renommierten 'Encyclopedia of Biostatistics'. Dieser Band enthält 25% neues Material, umfassend aktualisierte Artikel und Verweise aus der Enzyklopädie sowie prägnante Definitionen und Einführungen in zahlreiche Grundlagen aus der aktuellen Literatur. Darüber hinaus wird eine Reihe neuer Themen behandelt, wie z.B. Bayesche Methoden, ethische Fragen und die Nutzen-Risiko-Bewertung. Durch umfangreiche Querverweise findet der Leser rasch Definitionen und verwandte Konzepte .

Clear and user-friendly A-Z format, in handy a pocket size, allows speedy access to information in all settings Fully updated and expanded to cover over 500 statistical terms for comprehensive coverage Enhanced explanations of statistical concepts and methods, including more illustrative content, for greater accessibility Frequent use of examples from the medical literature, with reference to landmark studies, ensures clinical relevance Those new to medical statistics and the more experienced reader will find something of interest here

THIS TEXTBOOK IS A COMPREHENSIVE USER FRIENDLY AND EASY TO READ RESOURCE ON BIOSTATISTICS AND RESEARCH METHODOLOGY. IT IS MEANT FOR UNDERGRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL STUDENTS AND ALLIED BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES. HEALTH RESEARCHERS, RESEARCH SUPERVISORS AND FACULTY MEMBERS MAY FIND IT USEFUL AS A REFERENCE BOOK

This book discusses the why and how of each step of data-based medical research that can provide basic information to emerging researchers and medical graduate students who write theses or publish articles. The chapters are arranged in the sequence of steps for data-based research. The research steps are comprehensively covered from the selection of the topic to the final publication. Reporting methods such as CONSORT, STARD, and SAMPL guidelines are also covered. Each chapter has separately earmarked examples from the contemporary literature that illustrate the different research methods. Key Features Discusses all the steps of data-based medical research Examines the topics in depth by way of examples from contemporary literature Features notable information in boxes for special attention .

The Encyclopedia of Biostatistics is an outstanding achievement in scientific publishing comprising over 1200 articles written by more than 800 contributors. A truly international work, it includes extensive coverage of statistical issues pertinent to life scientists, healthcare professionals and practising statisticians. Entries cover everything from basic statistical concepts, to practical issues arising in research or medical administration, through to the most advanced methods and theoretical developments. Each contribution has been carefully selected and reviewed through the collaborative efforts of the Editors-in-Chief, Peter Armitage (Oxford, UK) and Ted Colton (Boston, USA), with further assistance from an editorial board that spans Europe, North America, Australia, Asia and the Middle East. This major publication is easily accessible for all those involved in statistical activities in medicine and health sciences, from health professionals who are not highly trained in statistics, through to fully qualified and experienced statisticians. The Encyclopedia offers extensive coverage of the key subject areas: ? Clinical Trials ? Vital and Health Statistics ? Epidemiology ? Health Services Research ? Human Genetics ? Laboratory and Basic Science Research ? Modelling of diseases and Human Biologic Phenomena ? Speciality-specific Statistics ? Statistical Models ? Categorical Data Analysis ? Survival Analysis ? Longitudinal Data Analysis and Time Series ? Multivariate Analysis ? Computation ? Statistical Theory and methods ? Design of Experiments and Sample Surveys ? Institutional and Historical Accounts The Encyclopedia of Biostatistics Website includes comprehensive information on this outstanding work. Features include: ? Full contents listing ? Editorial board information ? Sample articles which can be viewed or downloaded as printed versions using Adobe Acrobat Reader ? Links to related websites Make sure you visit the website and add it to your list of favourites: www.wiley.co.uk/eob/