Medical Statistics Made Easy, fourth edition
A foundational overview of medical statistics for all
Michael Harris author Gordon Taylor author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Scion Publishing Ltd
Published:15th Sep '20
Should be back in stock very soon
This essential guide offers key statistics principles for those in medicine and healthcare. Medical Statistics Made Easy is perfect for non-statisticians seeking a foundational overview.
In the fourth edition of Medical Statistics Made Easy, readers will find a comprehensive guide tailored for those studying or working in the fields of medicine and healthcare. This book serves as an essential resource for anyone who requires a foundational understanding of statistics, making it particularly valuable for non-statisticians. The authors present key statistical principles in an accessible manner, ensuring that complex concepts are broken down into manageable sections that can be easily grasped by readers with varying levels of expertise.
Medical Statistics Made Easy has maintained its status as a perennial bestseller since its initial publication. It is widely recommended and utilized across various courses and programs around the globe, ranging from undergraduate medical studies to professional medical qualifications. The book's consistent format allows readers to engage with the most commonly used statistical methods, complete with ratings that indicate their difficulty and prevalence in the field.
The fourth edition introduces new sections on cut-off points and ROC curves, along with an entirely new chapter dedicated to selecting the appropriate statistical test. Additionally, the 'Statistics at work' section has been thoroughly revised and updated, providing readers with practical examples drawn from current medical literature. This ensures that the content remains relevant and applicable to real-world scenarios in medical research and practice.
Five-star reviews of the previous edition:
Well balanced and sufficient for medical trainees and doctors "Extremely easy to read and understand, just the right amount of info a doctor or a medical student needs to interpret a paper. Essential read if you have not done A-level mathematics." Amazon reviewer
Perfect for AKT revision "I was recommended this book for AKT revision. It has all the information needed and more... I found it easy to interpret and pitched at the right level even if you find medical statistics daunting." Amazon reviewer
Useful if reading lots of random medical papers "Excellent for a medical writer who deals with lots of random stats for a quick ad hoc refresher" Amazon reviewer
Brilliant "Excellent read with brilliant illustrations. I enjoyed. I would recommend this book for students who have difficulties with understanding statistical concepts in medicine as they are explained clearly" Amazon reviewer
Five Stars "Love the simple way things are explained" Amazon reviewer
Excellent book. Easy to understand "Highly recommend for doctors" Amazon reviewer
Helpful "Helpful book, breaks statistics down into more manageable and less daunting chunks, includes information on how important each point is and how often it is used in real life. I am using it to study for an exam and it is very helpful. The title doesn't lie!" Amazon reviewer
Excellent study guide for a "principle-of"-Med.-stats type of exams "Fantastic book for someone who just needs to learn about the application and principles. (Saved me on an exam ;) ). I love this book." Amazon reviewer
Easy read and understanding "Highly recommended" Amazon reviewer
Five Stars "For anyone that struggles with statistics, this is an absolute must." Amazon reviewer
Five Stars "Really helpful for AKT exam for my MRCGP. Concise and simplified!" Amazon reviewer
Easy to read "Gives the basics. Easy to flick through and find what you need. Great book" Amazon reviewer
Great Medicine Book
‘Great medicine book. Must have' Amazon reviewer
Can’t live without
‘Amazing book for stats. Get it !' Amazon reviewer
ISBN: 9781911510635
Dimensions: 156mm x 234mm x 7mm
Weight: 273g
140 pages
4th ed.