Analysis of Failure and Survival Data is an essential textbook for stu dents and practitioners of survival analysis and reliability. It integ rates the use of contemporary statistical software output throughout t he text along with a variety of real data sets so readers can see how theories and techniques are applied. It also incorporates exercises in each chapter so they can test their understanding of the material whi le gaining valuable problem-solving experience. The book also brings t o light the most recent linear regression techniques. Mastering the co ntents of this book will help...