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Bayesian Approaches to Clinical Trials and Health-Care Evaluation (Statistics in Practice)
Bayesian Approaches to Clinical Trials and HealthCare Evaluation - Statistics in Practice Author:David J. Spiegelhalter, Keith R. Abrams, Jonathan P. Myles The Bayesian approach involves collecting data from past experience in order to reach conclusions about future events. Bayesian methods have become increasingly popular in recent years, notably in medical research. There are a large number of books on Bayesian analysis, but very few that cover clinical trials and biostatistical applications in a... more »ny capacity. There is no book available that is introductory in nature and covers such a broad array of essential topics. This book provides a valuable overview of this rapidly evolving field, not only for statisticians in the pharmaceutical industry, but also to anyone involved in conducting clinical trials and HTA work. Comprehensive coverage of Bayesian methods in medical research
Illustrated throughout by case studies and worked examples
Authors are at the forefront of research into Bayesian methods in medical research
Suitable for those with a limited statistical background
Accompanied by a Web site featuring data sets and worked examples in WinBUGS - the most widely accepted Bayesian modelling package
David Spiegelhalter has recently joined the ranks of Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin and Stephen Hawking by becoming a fellow of the Royal Society. Originating from the Medical Research Council’s biostatistics unit, David has played a leading role in the Bristol heart surgery and Harold Shipman inquiries. To order a copy of this author’s comprehensive text, click on the link: http://eu.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0471499757.html« less