Practical Healthcare Statistics with Examples in Python and R provides
a clear and straightforward introduction to statistical methods in
healthcare. Designed for recent graduates, new analysts, and
professionals transitioning into healthcare analytics, it offers
practical guidance on tackling real-world problems using statistical
concepts and programming. The book is divided into three primary
sections. The first section provides an introduction to healthcare
data and measures. In these chapters, readers will learn about the
nuances of administrative claims and electronic health records, as
well as common industry measures related to quality and efficiency of
care. The second section will cover foundational techniques, such as
hypothesis testing and regression analysis, as well as more advanced
approaches, like generalized additive models and hierarchical models.
In the last section, readers will be introduced to epidemiological
techniques such as direct and indirect standardization, measures of
disease frequency and association, and time-to-event analysis. The
book emphasizes interpretable methods that are both effective and easy
to communicate to clinical and non-technical stakeholders. Each
technique presented in the book is accompanied by statistical notation
described in plain English, as well as a self-contained example
implemented in both Python and R. These examples help readers connect
statistical methods to real healthcare scenarios without requiring
extensive programming experience. By working through these examples,
readers will build technical skills and a practical understanding of
how to analyze healthcare data. These methods are not only central to
improving patient care but are also adaptable to other areas within
and beyond healthcare. This book is a practical resource for analysts,
data scientists, health researchers, and others looking to make
informed, data-driven decisions in healthcare.
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781040390252
Publisert
2025
Utgave
1. utgave
Utgiver
Taylor & Francis
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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