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Essential Medical Statistics
By Betty R Kirkwood; Jonathan A C Sterne
£46.95
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Description
Essential Medical Statistics, authored by Betty R. Kirkwood and Jonathan A. C. Sterne, is a foundational text that demystifies the complexities of medical statistics for healthcare professionals and students alike. Through clear explanations and practical examples, this book equips readers with the essential tools needed to critically evaluate medical research and practice.
The Story
This comprehensive guide presents statistical concepts through a lens of applied mathematics, making it relevant for those engaged in epidemiology and public health. The authors take a step-by-step approach, introducing key topics such as study design, data analysis, and interpretation of results. Each chapter builds on the last, allowing readers to develop a solid understanding of how statistics inform medical decision-making.
Why Readers Love It
- Clarity and Accessibility: Kirkwood and Sterne excel in breaking down complex ideas into understandable segments.
- Real-World Applications: The book offers numerous case studies that illustrate how statistical methods are applied in real medical scenarios.
- Comprehensive Coverage: It covers a wide range of topics, ensuring that readers have a well-rounded knowledge base.
Perfect For
Essential Medical Statistics is ideal for students and professionals in medicine, public health, and epidemiology seeking to enhance their statistical literacy. It is also a valuable resource for those who have enjoyed other works by Kirkwood and Sterne, as it complements their previous publications and deepens understanding in the field of medical statistics.
Book details
- Authors
- Betty R Kirkwood, Jonathan A C Sterne
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons
- Imprint
- Wiley-Blackwell
- Publication date
- Format
- Paperback / softback
- Pages
- 512
- ISBN-13
- 9780865428713
- Language
- English
- Genre
- Science, Textbooks
- Dimensions
- 244 × 171 × 20 mm
- Weight
- 940 g
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