Table of Contents

Preface.

Chapter 1. What is Evidence.

Chapter 2. Measurement, Forms and Questionnaires.

Chapter 3. Principles of Study Size Calculation.

Chapter 4. Randomisation.

Chapter 5. Cross-sectional Longitudinal Studies.

Chapter 6. Surveys, Cohort and Case-Control Studies.

Chapter 7. Clinical Trails - General Issues.

Chapter 8. Early Clinical Trials.

Chapter 9. Phase III Trials.

Chapter 10. Diagnosis.

Chapter 11. Prognostic Factor Studies.

References.

Tables.

Index.

About the Author

David Machin, Division of Clinical Trials and Epidemiological Sciences, National Cancer Centre, Singapore and UK Children's Cancer Study Group, University of Leicester, UK and Institute of General Practice and Primary Care, School of Health and Related Sciences, University of Sheffield, UK

Michael J. Campbell, Medical Statistics Group, Institute of General Practice and Primary Care, School of Health and Related Sciences, University of Sheffield, UK

Reviews

"…a thorough but concise introduction to study design and data analysis." (E-STREAMS, June 2006) "…a very good attempt to discuss various aspects of clinical research…" (Journal of Biopharmaceutical Statistics, July/August 2006) "This is a well researched, well written, thoughtful, and…easy to read primer…a valuable addition to books for research physicians, medical students, and others…" (Doody's Health Services) "…this book is surprisingly refreshing…could be used in any number of situations with equality utility…" (Canadian Journal of Medical Laboratory Science, 2005)