1st Edition

Concise Encyclopedia of Biostatistics for Medical Professionals

By Abhaya Indrayan, Martin P. Holt Copyright 2017
    728 Pages 345 B/W Illustrations
    by Chapman & Hall

    728 Pages 345 B/W Illustrations
    by Chapman & Hall

    Concise Encyclopedia of Biostatistics for Medical Professionals focuses on conceptual knowledge and practical advice rather than mathematical details, enhancing its usefulness as a reference for medical professionals. The book defines and describes nearly 1000 commonly and not so commonly used biostatistical terms and methods arranged in alphabetical order. These range from simple terms, such as mean and median to advanced terms such as multilevel models and generalized estimating equations. Synonyms or alternative phrases for each topic covered are listed with a reference to the topic.

    Defines and describes nearly 1000 commonly and not so commonly used biostatistical terms and methods, arranged in alphabetical order

    Biography

    Abhaya Indrayan, professor and head of biostatistics (retired), head of the Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics, Delhi University, College of Medical Sciences, Delhi, India