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Record Nr.

UNINA9911020021103321

Autore

Van Belle Gerald

Titolo

Statistical rules of thumb / / Gerald van Belle

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Hoboken, N.J., : Wiley, c2008

ISBN

9786611937546

9781118210369

1118210360

9781281937544

1281937541

9780470377963

0470377968

9780470377956

047037795X

Edizione

[2nd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (305 p.)

Collana

Wiley series in probability and statistics

Disciplina

519.5

Soggetti

Mathematical statistics

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 239-254) and indexes.

Nota di contenuto

Statistical Rules of Thumb; Contents; Preface to the Second Edition; Preface to the First Edition; Acronyms; 1. The Basics; 2. Sample Size; 3. Observational Studies; 4. Covariation; 5. Environmental Studies; 6. Epidemiology; 7. Evidence-Based Medicine; 8. Design, Conduct, and Analysis; 9. Words, Tables, and Graphs; 10. Consulting; Epilogue; References; Author Index; Topic Index

Sommario/riassunto

Praise for the First Edition: ""For a beginner [this book] is a treasure trove; for an experienced person it can provide new ideas on how better to pursue the subject of applied statistics.""-Journal of Quality Technology Sensibly organized for quick reference, Statistical Rules of Thumb, Second Edition compiles simple rules that are widely applicable, robust, and elegant, and each captures key statistical concepts. This unique guide to the use of statistics for designing, conducting, and analyzing research studies illustrates real-world statistical applicat