Publisher's Synopsis
From 'Absolute risk' to 'Zero-sum game' - this accessible introduction to the terminology of medical statistics encompasses more than 1500 terms all clearly explained, illustrated and defined in non-technical language, and without any mathematical formulae! This user-friendly approach will enable doctors and medical students to quickly grasp the meaning of any of the statistical terms they encounter when reading the medical literature. Furthermore, annotated comments are used judiciously to warn the unwary of some of the common pitfalls that accompany some cherished biomedical statistical techniques. Wherever possible, the definitions are supplemented with a reference to further reading where the reader may gain a deeper insight, so whilst the definitions are easily digestible, they also provide a stepping stone to a more sophisticated comprehension. The statistical terminology encountered in today's medical literature can be quite bewildering for clinicians: this guide will be a lifesaver for doctors and students alike.
