Bayesian biostatistics / Emmanuel Lesaffre, Andrew B. Lawson.

Author/creator Lesaffre, Emmanuel
Other author Lawson, Andrew (Andrew B.)
Format Electronic
Publication InfoChichester, West Sussex : John Wiley & Sons,
Descriptionxviii, 516 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
Subjects

SeriesStatistics 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2012004237
ISBN9780470018231 (cloth)
ISBN0470018232 (cloth)

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