02571nam 2200565 a 450 991083076140332120230721003715.01-118-21036-01-281-93754-197866119375460-470-37796-80-470-37795-X(CKB)1000000000556735(EBL)362116(OCoLC)467174920(SSID)ssj0000251139(PQKBManifestationID)11206755(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000251139(PQKBWorkID)10245430(PQKB)10403345(MiAaPQ)EBC362116(EXLCZ)99100000000055673520080129d2008 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrStatistical rules of thumb[electronic resource] /Gerald van Belle2nd ed.Hoboken, N.J. Wileyc20081 online resource (305 p.)Wiley series in probability and statisticsDescription based upon print version of record.0-470-14448-3 Includes bibliographical references (p. 239-254) and indexes.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 IndexPraise 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 applicatWiley series in probability and statistics.Mathematical statisticsMathematical statistics.519.5Van Belle Gerald266785MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910830761403321Statistical rules of thumb65350UNINA