Introduction to Statistical Methods for Clinical Trials

By Thomas D. Cook

Book Overview

This text provides a solid understanding of the various statistical topics relevant to the design, monitoring, and analysis of a clinical trial. It covers basic experimental design, sample size, randomization procedures, interim and survival analyses, quality of life assessment, and longitudinal methods. The book describes all phases of a clinical trial and explores the advantages of and objections to the intent-to-treat principle as well as its implementation. With exercises at the end of most chapters, it also illustrates methods using examples with real data from a variety of disease areas, including heart and lung diseases, cancer, and AIDS.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1584880279
• ISBN13: 9781584880271
• Release Date: November 2007
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.4" x 9.3"