| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 871 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Wiley series in probability and statistics |
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Wiley series in probability and statistics.
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| Contents |
Introduction to biostatistics -- Biostatistical design of medical studies -- Descriptive statistics -- Statistical inference : populations and samples -- One- and two-sample inference -- Counting data -- Categorical data : contingency tables -- Nonparametric, distribution-free and permutation models : robust procedures -- Association and prediction : linear models with one predictor variable -- Analysis of variance -- Association and prediction : multiple regression analysis and linear models with multiple predictor variables -- Multiple comparisons -- Discrimination and classification -- Principal component analysis and factor analysis -- Rates and proportions -- Analysis of the time to an event : survival analysis -- Sample sizes for observational studies -- Longitudinal data analysis -- Randomized clinical trials -- Personal postscript |
| Summary |
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 |
| Notes |
First ed. published in 1993, entered under Fisher, Lloyd |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Biometry.
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Biometry -- methods.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Fisher, Lloyd, 1939-
Biostatistics
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Van Belle, Gerald.
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| ISBN |
0471602353 (electronic bk.) |
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0471673013 |
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9780471602354 (electronic bk.) |
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9780471673019 |
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(cloth) |
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