Analyzing Medical Data Using S-PLUS

Analyzing Medical Data Using S-PLUS
Author: Brian Everitt
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 488
Release: 2013-03-09
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1475732856

Each chapter consists of basic statistical theory, simple examples of S-PLUS code, plus more complex examples of S-PLUS code, and exercises. All data sets are taken from genuine medical investigations and will be available on a web site. The examples in the book contain extensive graphical analysis to highlight one of the prime features of S-PLUS. Written with few details of S-PLUS and less technical descriptions, the book concentrates solely on medical data sets, demonstrating the flexibility of S-PLUS and its huge advantages, particularly for applied medical statisticians.

Regression Modeling Strategies

Regression Modeling Strategies
Author: Frank E. Harrell
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 583
Release: 2013-03-09
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 147573462X

Many texts are excellent sources of knowledge about individual statistical tools, but the art of data analysis is about choosing and using multiple tools. Instead of presenting isolated techniques, this text emphasizes problem solving strategies that address the many issues arising when developing multivariable models using real data and not standard textbook examples. It includes imputation methods for dealing with missing data effectively, methods for dealing with nonlinear relationships and for making the estimation of transformations a formal part of the modeling process, methods for dealing with "too many variables to analyze and not enough observations," and powerful model validation techniques based on the bootstrap. This text realistically deals with model uncertainty and its effects on inference to achieve "safe data mining".

Environmental Statistics with S-PLUS

Environmental Statistics with S-PLUS
Author: Steven P. Millard
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 834
Release: 2000-09-21
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 142003717X

A clear, comprehensive treatment of the subject, Environmental Statistics with S-PLUS surveys the vast array of statistical methods used to collect and analyze environmental data. The book explains what these methods are, how to use them, and where to find references to them. In addition, it provides insight into what to think about before you coll

Biostatistics and Computer-based Analysis of Health Data Using SAS

Biostatistics and Computer-based Analysis of Health Data Using SAS
Author: Christophe Lalanne
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2017-06-22
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 0081011717

This volume of the Biostatistics and Health Sciences Set focuses on statistics applied to clinical research.The use of SAS for data management and statistical modeling is illustrated using various examples. Many aspects of data processing and statistical analysis of cross-sectional and experimental medical data are covered, including regression models commonly found in medical statistics. This practical book is primarily intended for health researchers with a basic knowledge of statistical methodology. Assuming basic concepts, the authors focus on the practice of biostatistical methods essential to clinical research, epidemiology and analysis of biomedical data (including comparison of two groups, analysis of categorical data, ANOVA, linear and logistic regression, and survival analysis). The use of examples from clinical trials and epidemiological studies provide the basis for a series of practical exercises, which provide instruction and familiarize the reader with essential SAS commands. - Presents the use of SAS software in the statistical approach for the management of data modeling - Includes elements of the language and descriptive statistics - Supplies measures of association, comparison of means, and proportions for two or more samples - Explores linear and logistic regression - Provides survival data analysis

Biostatistics and Computer-based Analysis of Health Data using R

Biostatistics and Computer-based Analysis of Health Data using R
Author: Christophe Lalanne
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2016-07-13
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 008101175X

Biostatistics and Computer-Based Analysis of Health Data Using the R Software addresses the concept that many of the actions performed by statistical software comes back to the handling, manipulation, or even transformation of digital data. It is therefore of primary importance to understand how statistical data is displayed and how it can be exploited by software such as R. In this book, the authors explore basic and variable commands, sample comparisons, analysis of variance, epidemiological studies, and censored data. With proposed applications and examples of commands following each chapter, this book allows readers to apply advanced statistical concepts to their own data and software. - Features useful commands for describing a data table composed made up of quantitative and qualitative variables - Includes measures of association encountered in epidemiological studies, odds ratio, relative risk, and prevalence - Presents an analysis of censored data, the key main tests associated with the construction of a survival curve (log-rank test or Wilcoxon), and the Cox regression model

Biostatistics and Computer-based Analysis of Health Data using Stata

Biostatistics and Computer-based Analysis of Health Data using Stata
Author: Christophe Lalanne
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 136
Release: 2016-09-06
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0081010842

This volume of the Biostatistics and Health Sciences Set focuses on statistics applied to clinical research. The use of Stata for data management and statistical modeling is illustrated using various examples. Many aspects of data processing and statistical analysis of cross-sectional and experimental medical data are covered, including regression models commonly found in medical statistics. This practical book is primarily intended for health researchers with basic knowledge of statistical methodology. Assuming basic concepts, the authors focus on the practice of biostatistical methods essential to clinical research, epidemiology and analysis of biomedical data (including comparison of two groups, analysis of categorical data, ANOVA, linear and logistic regression, and survival analysis). The use of examples from clinical trials and epideomological studies provide the basis for a series of practical exercises, which provide instruction and familiarize the reader with essential Stata packages and commands. - Provides detailed examples of the use of Stata for common biostatistical tasks in medical research - Features a work program structured around the four previous chapters and a series of practical exercises with commented corrections - Includes an appendix to help the reader familiarize themselves with additional packages and commands - Focuses on the practice of biostatistical methods that are essential to clinical research, epidemiology, and analysis of biomedical data

The Basics of S-PLUS

The Basics of S-PLUS
Author: Andreas Krause
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 432
Release: 2007-11-24
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0387227083

In a clear style the most important ideas of S-PLUS are introduced through the use of many examples. Each chapter includes a collection of exercises, fully worked-out solutions and detailed comments.

Encyclopaedic Companion to Medical Statistics

Encyclopaedic Companion to Medical Statistics
Author: Brian S. Everitt
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 753
Release: 2011-06-20
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1119957400

Statistical methodology is of great importance to medical research and clinical practice. The Encyclopaedic Companion to Medical Statistics contains readable accounts of the key topics central to current research and practice. Each entry has been written by an individual chosen for both their expertise in the field and their ability to communicate statistical concepts successfully to medical researchers. Real examples from the biomedical literature and relevant illustrations feature in many entries and extensive cross–referencing signposts the reader to related entries. Key Features: Contains accounts of over 400 statistical topics central to current medical research. 80% of first edition entries updated and revised. Presents the latest techniques used at the cutting edge of medical research. Covers common errors in statistical analyses in medicine. Real examples from the biomedical literature and relevant illustrations feature throughout. Contains contributions from over 70 experts in the field. Medical researchers, researchers and practitioners in medical research and statistics will benefit greatly from this book.

Analyzing Ecological Data

Analyzing Ecological Data
Author: Alain Zuur
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 686
Release: 2007-08-29
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0387459723

This book provides a practical introduction to analyzing ecological data using real data sets. The first part gives a largely non-mathematical introduction to data exploration, univariate methods (including GAM and mixed modeling techniques), multivariate analysis, time series analysis, and spatial statistics. The second part provides 17 case studies. The case studies include topics ranging from terrestrial ecology to marine biology and can be used as a template for a reader’s own data analysis. Data from all case studies are available from www.highstat.com. Guidance on software is provided in the book.

Modelling Survival Data in Medical Research, Second Edition

Modelling Survival Data in Medical Research, Second Edition
Author: David Collett
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 413
Release: 2003-03-28
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1584883251

Critically acclaimed and resoundingly popular in its first edition, Modelling Survival Data in Medical Research has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the many developments and advances--particularly in software--made in the field over the last 10 years. Now, more than ever, it provides an outstanding text for upper-level and graduate courses in survival analysis, biostatistics, and time-to-event analysis.The treatment begins with an introduction to survival analysis and a description of four studies that lead to survival data. Subsequent chapters then use those data sets and others to illustrate the various analytical techniques applicable to such data, including the Cox regression model, the Weibull proportional hazards model, and others. This edition features a more detailed treatment of topics such as parametric models, accelerated failure time models, and analysis of interval-censored data. The author also focuses the software section on the use of SAS, summarising the methods used by the software to generate its output and examining that output in detail. Profusely illustrated with examples and written in the author's trademark, easy-to-follow style, Modelling Survival Data in Medical Research, Second Edition is a thorough, practical guide to survival analysis that reflects current statistical practices.