Medical Statistics : For Beginners

This book deals with statistics in medicine in a simple way. The text is supported by abundant examples from medical data. This book aims to explain and simplify the process of data presentation. Further aspects addressed include how to design and conduct clinical trials, and how to write journal articles. Front Matter....Pages i-xv Introduction....Pages 1-2 My Journey from a Rural Surgeon to an Author....Pages 3-8 Understanding Biostatistics, Probability, and Tests of Significance....Pages 9-19 Understanding Basic Statistical Terms....Pages 21-34 Tests of Significance....Pages 35-66 Other Commonly Used Concepts....Pages 67-83 Designing a Study/Clinical Trial/Dissertation, Etc.....Pages 85-127 Writing an Article for Journals....Pages 129-160 Evidence-Based Medicine....Pages 161-166 Model Example....Pages 167-177 Back Matter....Pages 179-181