Survival Analysis

Although some familiarity with statistics is assumed, this text introduces basic ideas and has been designed for the novice. The authors' aim is to provide a practical guide to survival analysis techniques in a variety of environments, using numerous and diverse case studies and examples.

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Using nontechnical jargon this extremely accessible reference is a practical guide to survival analysis techniques in diverse environments. Introduces basic statistical concepts and methods to construct survival curves and later develops them to encompass more specialized and complex models. Contains a copious amount of various authentic examples to facilitate understanding.