Chernick The Essentials of Biostatistics for Physicians, Nurses, and Clinicians

1. Auflage 2011
ISBN: 978-1-118-07193-9
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 228 Seiten, E-Book

A fundamental and straightforward guide to using andunderstanding statistical concepts in medical research
Designed specifically for healthcare practitioners who need tounderstand basic biostatistics but do not have much time to spare,The Essentials of Biostatistics for Physicians, Nurses andClinicians presents important statistical methods used intoday's biomedical research and provides insight on theirappropriate application. Rather than provide detailed mathematicsfor each of these methods, the book emphasizes what healthcarepractitioners need to know to interpret and incorporate the latestbiomedical research into their practices.
The author draws from his own experience developing and teachingbiostatistics courses for physicians and nurses, offering apresentation that is non-technical and accessible. The book beginswith a basic introduction to the relationship between biostatisticsand medical research, asking the question "why study statistics?,"while also exploring the significance of statisitcal methods inmedical literature and clinical trials research. Subsequentchapters explore key topics, including:
* Correlation, regression, and logistic regression
* Diagnostics
* Estimating means and proportions
* Normal distribution and the central limit theorem
* Sampling from populations
* Contingency tables
* Meta-analysis
* Nonparametric methods
* Survival analysis
Throughout the book, statistical methods that are often utilizedin biomedical research are outlined, including repeated measuresanalysis of variance, hazard ratios, contingency tables, log ranktests, bioequivalence, cross-over designs, selection bias, andgroup sequential methods. Exercise sets at the end of each chapterallow readers to test their comprehension of the presented conceptsand techniques.
The Essentials of Biostatistics for Physicians, Nurses, andClinicians is an excellent reference for doctors, nurses, andother practicing clinicians in the fields of medicine, publichealth, pharmacy, and the life sciences who need to understand andapply statistical methods in their everyday work. It also serves asa suitable supplement for courses on biostatistics at theupper-undergraduate and graduate levels.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Chernick, Michael R.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. The What, Why and How of Biostatistics in Medical Research.
2. Sampling from Populations.
3. Graphics and Summary Statistics.
4. Normal Distribution and Related Properties.
5. Estimating Means and Proportions.
6. Hypothesis Testing.
7. Correlation, Regression, and Logistic Regression.
8. Contingency Tables.
9. Nonparametric Methods.
10. Survival Analysis.
Bibliography.
Index.

Über Autor(innen)

Michael R. Chernick, PhD, is Manager of Biostatistical Services at Lankenau Institute for Medical Research, where he conducts statistical design and analysis for pharmaceutical research. He has more than thirty years of experience in the application of statistical methods to such areas as medicine, energy, engineering, insurance, and pharmaceuticals. Dr. Chernick is the author of Bootstrap Methods: A Guide for Practitioners and Researchers, Second Edition, and the coauthor of Introductory Biostatistics for the Health Sciences: Modern Applications Including Bootstrap, both published by Wiley.