Observational Studies - Couverture rigide

Rosenbaum, P.R.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0387944826 ISBN 13 : 9780387944821

Editeur : Springer-Verlag New York Inc., 1995

Synopsis

An observational study is an empirical investigation of the effects of treatments, policies or exposures. They differ from experiments in that the investigator cannot control the assignment of treatment to subjects. Scientists across a wide range of disciplines undertake such studies and the aim of this text is to provide a sound statistical account of the principles and methods for the design and analysis of observational studies. Readers are assumed to have a working knowledge of basic probability and statistics, but otherwise the account is reasonably self-contained. Throughout, there are extended discussions of actual observational studies to illustrate the ideas discussed. These are drawn from topics as diverse as smoking and lung cancer, lead in children, nuclear weapons testing, and placement programmes for students. As a result, many researchers involved in observational studies should find this a useful companion to their work.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

A sound statistical account of the principles and methods for the design and analysis of observational studies. Readers are assumed to have a working knowledge of basic probability and statistics, but otherwise the account is reasonably self- contained. Throughout there are extended discussions of actual observational studies to illustrate the ideas discussed, drawn from topics as diverse as smoking and lung cancer, lead in children, nuclear weapons testing, and placement programs for students. As a result, many researchers will find this an invaluable companion in their work.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
• Date d'édition: 1995
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0387944826
• ISBN 13: 9780387944821
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 250
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible