Survival Analysis: A Self-Learning Text

Survival Analysis: A Self-Learning Text
ISBN-10
1475725558
ISBN-13
9781475725551
Series
Survival Analysis
Category
Medical
Pages
324
Language
English
Published
2013-04-18
Publisher
Springer Science & Business Media
Authors
David G. Kleinbaum, Mitchel Klein

Description

A straightforward and easy-to-follow introduction to the main concepts and techniques of the subject. It is based on numerous courses given by the author to students and researchers in the health sciences and is written with such readers in mind. A "user-friendly" layout includes numerous illustrations and exercises and the book is written in such a way so as to enable readers learn directly without the assistance of a classroom instructor. Throughout, there is an emphasis on presenting each new topic backed by real examples of a survival analysis investigation, followed up with thorough analyses of real data sets. Each chapter concludes with practice exercises to help readers reinforce their understanding of the concepts covered, before going on to a more comprehensive test. Answers to both are included. Readers will enjoy David Kleinbaums style of presentation, making this an excellent introduction for all those coming to the subject for the first time.

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