Bayesian biostatistics / Emmanuel Lesaffre, Andrew B. Lawson.
| Author/creator | Lesaffre, Emmanuel |
| Other author | Lawson, Andrew (Andrew B.) |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Chichester, West Sussex : John Wiley & Sons, |
| Description | xviii, 516 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Series | Statistics in practice Statistics in practice. ^A644026 |
| Contents | Basic concepts in Bayesian methods -- Bayes theorem -- Posterior summary measures -- More than one parameter -- The prior distribution -- Markov chain Monte Carlo -- Software -- Hierarchical models -- Model building and assessment -- Variable selection -- Bioassay -- Measurement error -- Survival analysis -- Longitudinal analysis -- Disease mapping & image analysis -- Final chapter -- Distributions. |
| Abstract | This book provides an authoritative account of Bayesian methodology, from its most basic elements to its practical implementations, with an emphasis on healthcare techniques. Contains introductory explanations of Bayesian principles common to all areas. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2012004237 |
| ISBN | 9780470018231 (cloth) |
| ISBN | 0470018232 (cloth) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |