{"title":"Gerald van Belle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGerald van Belle\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a scholarly approach to the intricacies of experimental design and statistical methodology. His works provide clear guidance on planning, analysing, and interpreting experiments, particularly within the health sciences, making complex concepts accessible without sacrificing rigour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in applied statistics will find valuable insights and practical advice in his books, which balance theoretical foundations with real-world application. These titles are essential resources for those seeking to deepen their understanding of scientific inquiry and statistical best practices.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"statistical-rules-of-thumb-by-gerald-van-belle-9780470144480","title":"Statistical Rules of Thumb","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for the First Edition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"For a beginner \u003ci\u003e[this book]\u003c\/i\u003e is a treasure trove; for an experienced person it can provide new ideas on how better to pursue the subject of applied statistics.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003ci\u003eJournal of Quality Technology\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSensibly organized for quick reference, \u003ci\u003eStatistical Rules of Thumb\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSecond Edition\u003c\/i\u003e compiles simple rules that are widely applicable, robust, and elegant, and each captures key statistical concepts. This unique guide to the use of statistics for designing, conducting, and analyzing research studies illustrates real-world statistical applications through examples from fields such as public health and environmental studies. Along with an insightful discussion of the reasoning behind every technique, this easy-to-use handbook also conveys the various possibilities statisticians must think of when designing and conducting a study or analyzing its data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach chapter presents clearly defined rules related to inference, covariation, experimental design, consultation, and data representation, and each rule is organized and discussed under five succinct headings: introduction; statement and illustration of the rule; the derivation of the rule; a concluding discussion; and exploration of the concept's extensions. The author also introduces new rules of thumb for topics such as sample size for ratio analysis, absolute and relative risk, ANCOVA cautions, and dichotomization of continuous variables. Additional features of the \u003ci\u003eSecond Edition\u003c\/i\u003e include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdditional rules on Bayesian topics\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNew chapters on observational studies and Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdditional emphasis on variation and causation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUpdated material with new references, examples, and sources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA related website provides a rich learning environment and contains additional rules, presentations by the author, and a message board where readers can share their own strategies and discoveries. \u003ci\u003eStatistical Rules of Thumb\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSecond Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is an ideal supplementary book for courses in experimental design and survey research methods at the upper-undergraduate and graduate levels. It also serves as an indispensable reference for statisticians, researchers, consultants, and scientists who would like to develop an understanding of the statistical foundations of their research efforts. A related website, www.vanbelle.org, provides additional rules, author presentations, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072365805804,"sku":"9780470144480","price":184.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10209353482355.jpg?v=1765098306"},{"product_id":"design-and-analysis-of-experiments-in-the-health-sciences-by-kathleen-f-kerr-9780470127278","title":"Design and Analysis of Experiments in the Health Sciences","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn accessible and practical approach to the design and analysis of experiments in the health sciences\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDesign and Analysis of Experiments in the Health Sciences\u003c\/i\u003e provides a balanced presentation of design and analysis issues relating to data in the health sciences and emphasises new research areas, the crucial topic of clinical trials, and state-of-the-art applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdvancing the idea that design drives analysis and analysis reveals the design, the book clearly explains how to apply design and analysis principles in animal, human, and laboratory experiments while illustrating topics with applications and examples from randomised clinical trials and the modern topic of microarrays. The authors outline the following five types of designs that form the basis of most experimental structures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompletely randomised designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRandomised block designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFactorial designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMultilevel experiments\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRepeated measures designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA related website features a wealth of data sets that are used throughout the book, allowing readers to work hands-on with the material. In addition, an extensive bibliography outlines additional resources for further study of the presented topics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRequiring only a basic background in statistics, \u003ci\u003eDesign and Analysis of Experiments in the Health Sciences\u003c\/i\u003e is an excellent book for introductory courses on experimental design and analysis at the graduate level. 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