An Introduction to Medical Statistics

by Martin Bland

This is a textbook in medical statistics for medical students, doctors, medical researchers, and others concerned with medical data. It should also be of interest to students of statistics who wish to learn about the practical application of statistical methods. It contains all the material
required for a medical degree and for most post-graduate qualifications.

Genres: Nonfiction, Medical, Research, Science

410 pages, Paperback

First published December 3, 1987

Reviews

[Stetson · Rating 5 out of 5]

An Introduction to Medical Statistics is a widely used textbook designed to introduce clinicians, medical students, health researchers, and other healthcare professionals to the principles and practice of medical statistics. It was the text that my graduate-level medical statistics course used. The text emphasizes clear explanations, practical interpretation, and application of statistical methods encountered in medical research and published literature. Some of its key features include a focus on interpretation and real-world application rather than pure maths, numerous examples drawn from actual published studies, and end-of-chapter exercises, case studies, and multiple-choice questions to reinforce learning. It is a text that's suitable for beginners and assumes only basic quantitative literacy. I strongly recommend for student who will eventually use statistical analysis in medical research.

[Zed Lambrecht · Rating 2 out of 5]

I struggled through the basics and read parts that were relevant to several of my projects. This is an older version. The new one is very similar except that it is more difficult to plow through. Statistics is not a subject that pulls you into an interesting story full of romance, conflict, and resolution. It is boring to begin with.
My review may be harsh due to the overall nonfiction subject. This is a but you want to put down, lose, or forget about. Compared to other books, it lags behind. Other texts do make the subject a little fascinating by integrating the concepts with published studies, either to reinforce proper applications or to demonstrate improper applications of statistical analyses.
For medical students, physicians, and others interested in this subject, I suggest looking elsewhere for a readable and instructional text.

[Neelam · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quite a few methodologies are missing.

[Khaldoun Alkayed · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent book and definitely more than an introduction to medical statistics. First time I read this book was during my Pediatric Hematology Oncology fellowship, and since then I can't stop referring my friends to this book. If you would take this during a practical course ,I would rate it 5 stars. Highly recommended!

[Sergio Uribe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Clásico texto de estadística para medicina. Recomendable en compañia de cualquiera de Norman&Streiner y junto al Armitage&Berry