Applied longitudinal data analysis for epidemiology [[electronic resource] ] : a practical guide / / Jos W.R. Twisk

• Autore: Twisk Jos W. R. <1962->
• Pubblicazione: Cambridge, UK ; ; New York, : Cambridge University Press, 2003
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (319 p.)
• Disciplina: 614.4/07/27
• Soggetto topico: Epidemiology - Research - Statistical methods; Epidemiology; Epidemiology - Statistical methods
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (p. 286-294) and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1 Introduction; 2 Study design; 3 Continuous outcome variables; 4 Continuous outcome variables - relationships with other variables; 5 Other possibilities for modelling longitudinal data; 6 Dichotomous outcome variables; 7 Categorical and 'count' outcome variables; 8 Longitudinal studies with two measurements: the definition and analysis of change; 9 Analysis of experimental studies; 10 Missing data in longitudinal studies; 11 Tracking; 12 Software for longitudinal data analysis; 13 Sample size calculations ; ReferencesIndex
• Sommario/riassunto: In this book the most important techniques available for longitudinal data analysis are discussed, including simple techniques such as the paired t-test and summary statistics, and more sophisticated techniques such as generalised estimating equations and random coefficient analysis. This practical guide is suitable for non-statisticians involved in medical research and epidemiology.
• Titolo autorizzato: Applied longitudinal data analysis for epidemiology
• ISBN: 1-107-13590-7; 1-280-16250-3; 9786610162505; 1-139-14880-X; 0-511-12110-5; 0-511-06160-9; 0-511-05527-7; 0-511-30639-3; 0-511-07006-3
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910450031003321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II