Study Design and Statistical Analysis

This book takes the reader through the entire research process: choosing a question, designing a study, collecting the data, using univariate, bivariate and multivariable analysis, and publishing the results. It does so by using plain language rather than complex derivations and mathematical formulae. It focuses on the nuts and bolts of performing research by asking and answering the most basic questions about doing research studies. Making good use of numerous tables, graphs and tips, this book helps to demystify the process. A generous number of up-to-date examples from the clinical literature give an illustrated and practical account of how to use multivariable analysis.

ISBN 0521826756   Pages 200 ISBN13 9780521826754 (What's this?)   Volumes 001 Publisher Cambridge University Press   Weight (grammes) 600 Imprint Cambridge University Press   Published in Cambridge Format Hardback   Height (mm) 246 Publication date 22 Jun 2006   Width (mm) 189 Library of Congress RA   Spine width (mm) 14 DEWEY 610.727   Academic level Professional / Scholarly DEWEY edition DC22

1		Introduction		1
2		Designing a study		8
3		Data management		38
4		Univariate statistics		52
5		Bivariate statistics		66
6		Multivariable statistics		120
7		Sample size calculations		127
8		Studies of diagnostic and prognostic tests (predictive studies)		141
9		Statistics and causality		155
10		Special topics		165
11		Publishing research		172
12		Conclusion		183

"...Include a wealth of practical advice and could serve as a valuable addition to the statistical training of doctors." Robert W. Hayden, Journal of Biopharmaceutical Statistics "The book starts at the beginning of research itself, with advice on selecting a research question and comparisons of different study types and designs... Biostatisticians might want to keep [Katz's] books on hand to lend to colleagues..." Biometrics, March, 2007 "The book succeeds in providing a comprehensive overview of the nuts and bolts of clinical research in a concise, readable package. The author presents information in a style that is light and enjoyable to read, and he excels at explaining tedious topics with a generous amount of appropriate anecdotes." American College of Physicians, 2007 Halcyon Skinner, PhD, MPH University of Wisconsin School of Medicine Public Health

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