Applied Longitudinal Data Analysis for Medical Science : A Practical Guide 3e (Original PDF from Publisher)

Applied Longitudinal Data Analysis for Medical Science : A Practical Guide 3e (Original PDF from Publisher)

Author: Jos W. R. Twisk

This revised new version , which is crucial for non-statisticians and researchers dealing with longitudinal data from medical studies , examines the most significant methods for doing so . The book examines straightforward techniques like the paired t-test and summary statistics as well as more complex regression-based techniques like mixed model analysis in plain language .

The focus of the discussion is on how these various approaches’ interpretations of their findings should be applied to data analysis involving continuous , dichotomous , categorical and other outcome variables . As readers progress through the chapters and have a better understanding of the subject matter , datasets used throughout the book are made available .

This allows readers to re-examine the instances . Finally , a thorough and useful review and comparison of several software packages is given . It is not necessary for readers to have a solid background in statistics in order to use this book as a practical manual in their daily job.

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