A Clinician's Guide to Statistics and Epidemiology in Mental Health
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A Clinician's Guide to Statistics and Epidemiology in Mental Health by S Nassir Ghaemi
Accessible and clinically relevant, A Clinician's Guide to Statistics and Epidemiology in Mental Health describes statistical concepts in plain English with minimal mathematical content, making it perfect for the busy health professional. Using clear language in favour of complex terminology, limitations of statistical techniques are emphasized, as well as the importance of interpretation - as opposed to 'number-crunching' - in analysis. Uniquely for a text of this kind, there is extensive coverage of causation and the conceptual, philosophical and political factors involved, with forthright discussion of the pharmaceutical industry's role in psychiatric research. By creating a greater understanding of the world of research, this book empowers health professionals to make their own judgments on which statistics to believe - and why.
'Excellent … unique and completely original … Clinicians will gain a better understanding of how to apply research to their practiceResearchers will be able to improve their research by increasing their awareness of the misuse of statistical methods.' The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry
'… nuanced explanations and reasoning …' Doody's Reviews
'… uses a lot of relevant clinical examples … easy to read introduction … Excellent.' BMA Medical Book Awards reviewer
'… nuanced explanations and reasoning …' Doody's Reviews
'… uses a lot of relevant clinical examples … easy to read introduction … Excellent.' BMA Medical Book Awards reviewer
S. Nassir Ghaemi MD MPH is Professor of Psychiatry at Tufts University School of Medicine, and Director of the Mood Disorders and Psychopharmacology Programs, Department of Psychiatry, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780521709583 |
| ISBN 10 | 052170958X |
| Title | A Clinician's Guide to Statistics and Epidemiology in Mental Health |
| Author | S Nassir Ghaemi |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 2009-07-09 |
| Number of pages | 166 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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