Cambridge Dictionary of Statistics in the Medical Sciences

This book was first published in 1995. Over 2000 definitions of frequently used statistical terms; essential for applied and bio-statisticians.

Need to know what a quangle is? Look no further. Over 2000 terms are defined in this 2005 dictionary, which provides brief but useful descriptions of statistical terms frequently found in the biomedical literature. Where appropriate, terms are illustrated by graphical or numerical examples, and the use of mathematical formulae has been minimised.If you use statistics and need a useful, up-to-date and reliable sourcebook that provides simple definitions and explanations of statistical concepts, especially those used in biomedicine, then you will need this 1995 dictionary. Over 2000 terms are included here; Professor Everitt has aimed to provide brief but useful descriptions of those terms frequently found in the medical and medical statistics literature. Where appropriate, graphical illustrations or numerical examples are given, and the use of mathematical formulae has been minimised. This will be an essential reference for workers in all branches of medicine, applied statistics and biostatistics, especially research workers and research oriented clinicians.