Cambridge Dictionary of Statistics in the Medical Sciences
This dictionary provides over 2,000 brief but useful definitions of statistical terms frequently found in the medical and medical statistics literature. Where appropriate, the author illustrates terms with pictures or numerical examples, and minimizes the use of mathematical formulas. This book will be an essential reference for workers in all branches of medicine, applied statistics and biostatistics.
- Covers all the most recent statistical terms of importance in medicine
- High proportion of illustrative graphical material
- Concentrates on statistical terms of most relevance in medical and clinical research
- Well known author in medical statistics
Reviews & endorsements
'I was consistently impressed by the precision of the definitions … Even to browse through the dictionary is quite rewarding … anyone involved in refereeing or editing medical manuscripts will find it invaluable, saving hours by throwing immediate light on to unfamiliar statistical terms.' British Journal of Surgery
'As a medical statistician, I expect to find frequent need to dive upon this book (at last I have some sense of what Gibbs sampling is all about!).' Journal of Anatomy
Product details
October 1995Paperback
9780521479288
288 pages
234 × 158 × 15 mm
0.49kg
70 b/w illus. 5 tables
Available
Table of Contents
- Preface
- Notes on use
- Acknowledgements
- Sources
- The dictionary.