Elementary Bayesian Biostatistics (Chapman & Hall/CRC Biostatistics Series)

Lemuel A. Moye

ISBN 10: 1584887249 / ISBN 13: 9781584887249

Published by Chapman and Hall/CRC 2007-07-27, 2007

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Elementary Bayesian Biostatistics (Chapman & Hall/CRC Biostatistics Series)
• Publisher: Chapman and Hall/CRC 2007-07-27
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1584887249
• ISBN 13: 9781584887249
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Bayesian analyses have made important inroads in modern clinical research due, in part, to the incorporation of the traditional tools of noninformative priors as well as the modern innovations of adaptive randomization and predictive power. Presenting an introductory perspective to modern Bayesian procedures, Elementary Bayesian Biostatistics explores Bayesian principles and illustrates their application to healthcare research. Building on the basics of classic biostatistics and algebra, this easy-to-read book provides a clear overview of the subject. It focuses on the history and mathematical foundation of Bayesian procedures, before discussing their implementation in healthcare research from first principles. The author also elaborates on the current controversies between Bayesian and frequentist biostatisticians. The book concludes with recommendations for Bayesians to improve their standing in the clinical trials community. Calculus derivations are relegated to the appendices so as not to overly complicate the main text. As Bayesian methods gain more acceptance in healthcare, it is necessary for clinical scientists to understand Bayesian principles. Applying Bayesian analyses to modern healthcare research issues, this lucid introduction helps readers make the correct choices in the development of clinical research programs.

About the Author

Moyé, Lemuel A.