An observational study is an empiric investigation of the effects caused by a treatment, policy, or intervention in which it is not possible to assign subjects at random to treatment or control, as would be done in a controlled experiment.
Extending the Cox Model is aimed at researchers, practitioners, and graduate students who have some exposure to traditional methods of survival analysis. The emphasis is on semiparametric methods based on the proportional hazards model.
The aim of this book is to discuss the fundamental ideas which lie behind the statistical theory of learning and generalization. Omitting proofs and technical... Læs mere
The objective of this book remains the same as that stated in the first edition: to present a comprehensive perspective of biomechanics from the stand point of bioengineering, physiology, and medical science, and to develop mechanics through a sequence of problems and examples.
Individuals, care providers, and public health agencies can all benefit as we reshape public health through the adoption of new infor- tion systems, use of electronic methods for disease surveillance, and refor- tion of outmoded processes.
This series is directed to health care professionals who are leading the tra- formation of health care by... Læs mere
Asperger's has never been clearly defined, bordering autism on one side and high intelligence and verbal eccentricity on the other. But also... Læs mere
A new, comprehensive review of the radiographic examination of the post-operative GI tract. Organized on an organ by organ basis, emphasis is placed on... Læs mere
Recent discoveries of planet-like objects circling other sun-like stars have stirred enormous interest in what other planets may exist in the universe, and whether they support intelligent life, or at least could do so.
Featuring case studies from over two dozen countries, this book outlines the strategies taken to implement HPS programs in individual schools, municipalities, and nations. For each program, case study authors explain the problems they tackled.
Integrated Optics explains the subject of optoelectronic devices and their use in integrated optics and fiber optic systems. By reading this book, scientists,... Læs mere
Over a century ago, psychologists who were fascinated with religion began to study and write about it. People with a background in psychology often lack a solid... Læs mere