Medical statistics made easy

It is not necessary to know how to do a statistical analysis to critically appraise a paper. However, it is necessary to have a grasp of the basics, of whether the right test has been used and how to interpret the resulting figures. Short, readable, and useful, this book provides the essential, basi...

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Main Authors: Harris, Michael 1956- (Author), Taylor, Gordon 1970- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London Martin Dunitz 2004
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Summary:It is not necessary to know how to do a statistical analysis to critically appraise a paper. However, it is necessary to have a grasp of the basics, of whether the right test has been used and how to interpret the resulting figures. Short, readable, and useful, this book provides the essential, basic information without becoming bogged down in the mathematical detail that often puts so many readers off statistics. It covers all the ground necessary to critically evaluate the statistical elements of medical research papers in an approachable way. This book is designed for healthcare students and professionals who need a basic definition and knowledge of common statistical terms
Item Description:Includes index
Physical Description:xii, 114 pages illustrations 24 cm
ISBN:9781859962190
185996219X