Essentials of a Successful Biostatistical Collaboration

ISBN-13: 9780367574444 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 308 str.

Arul Earnest

Opis

The aim of this book is to equip biostatisticians and other quantitative scientists with the necessary skills, knowledge, and habits to collaborate effectively with clinicians in the healthcare field. The book provides valuable insight on where to look for information and material on sample size and statistical techniques commonly used in clinic

Recenzje

"Finally! A book that really captures the essence of what it takes for statisticians to collaborate successfully with others to solve health and medical problems!" ~The American Statistician

Spis treści

Essential Knowledge Skills. Study Design. Sample Size/Power Calculations. Randomization. Data Management. Statistical Analysis Plans. Effective Communication/Writing Skills. Email Discussions versus Face-To-Face Meetings. Use of Technology. Math Equation Writers. Understanding Medical Lingo. Explaining Statistical Concepts to a Non-Statistician. Use of Graphs and Pictures to Communicate. Myths about Working with Biostatisticians. Writing Statistical Sections in a Grant Application versus Publication and Presentation. Understanding and Using Standard Reporting Templates. Best Practices. Project Management. Ensuring Consistency and Reproducibility in Your Results. Choosing Your Collaborator. How to Collaborate Early In the Stage of the Project. Managing Conflicts with Collaborators. Negotiating Authorship. Database Security and Confidentiality.

O autorze

Arul Earnest is an associate professor at School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Australia. He was previously the director of the Centre for Quantitative Medicine, Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School, Singapore.