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STATISTICS AT SQUARE TWO \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn easy-to-follow exploration of intermediate statistical techniques used in medical research\u003c/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the newly revised third edition of \u003ci\u003eStatistics at Square Two: Understanding Modern Statistical Applications in Medicine\u003c/i\u003e, a team of distinguished statisticians delivers an accessible and intuitive discussion of advanced statistical methods for readers and users of scientific medical literature. This will allow readers to engage critically with modern research as the authors explain the correct interpretation of results in the medical literature. \u003cp\u003eThe book includes two brand new chapters covering meta-analysis and time-series analysis as well as new references to the many checklists that have appeared in recent years to enable better reporting of contemporary research. Most examples have been updated as well, and each chapter contains practice exercises and answers. Readers will also find sample code (in R) for many of the analyses, in addition to: \u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e A thorough introduction to models and data, including the different types of data, statistical models, and computer-intensive methods\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Comprehensive explorations of multiple linear regression, including the interpretation of computer output, diagnostic statistics such as influential points, and many uses of multiple regression\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Practical discussions of multiple logistic regression, survival analysis, Poisson regression and random effects models including their uses, examples in the medical literature, and strategies for interpreting computer output\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for anyone hoping to better understand the statistics presented in contemporary medical research, \u003ci\u003eStatistics at Square Two: Understanding Modern Statistical Applications in Medicine\u003c/i\u003e will also benefit postgraduate students studying statistics and medicine. |