Using and understanding medical statistics

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Noteworthy advances have occurred in medicine and biostatistical methods since the previous edition of this book. The acceptance of ‘evidence-based medicine’ among physicians is now widespread compared to the mid-1990s. A basic understanding of statistical concepts is essential for critically assessing published reports in medical research. The fourth revised edition represents the most substantial update since the first edition over 20 years ago. It includes five new chapters on Poisson regression, analysis of variance, meta-analysis, diagnostic tests, and measurement agreement and reliability. Additionally, new topics and examples have been added to existing chapters on the Kaplan-Meier estimate, log-rank test, longitudinal studies, data analysis, clinical trials, and epidemiological applications. This edition serves as an excellent introduction to medical statistics and a valuable reference for complex statistical methods and techniques found in medical publications.