„... Willan and Briggs have written a thorough, balanced, anduseful book. I look forward to reading an enlarged, revisedsecond edition.“ (Journal of the American StatisticalAssociation, June 2008)
„Overall this is a useful book for this new discipline thathelps considerably the reader to enter this topic and learn how tohandle this type of problems.“ (Zentralblatt MATH2008)
The statistical analysis of cost-effectiveness data is becomingincreasingly important within health and medicalresearch. Statistical Analysis of Cost-EffectivenessData provides a practical book that synthesises thehuge amount of research that has taken place in the area over thelast two decades.
Comprising an up-to-date overview of the statistical analysis ofcost-effectiveness data, the book is supported bynumerous worked examples from the author's own experience. Ithas been written in a style suitable for medical statisticians andhealth care professionals alike. Key features include:
* an overview of statistical methods used in the analysis ofcost-effectiveness data.
* coverage of Bayesian methodology.
* illustrated throughout by worked examples using real data.
* suitability for health care professionals with limitedstatistical knowledge.
* discussion of software used for data analysis.
An essential reference for biostatisticians and healtheconomists engaged in cost-effectiveness analysis of health-careinterventions, both in academia and industry. Also of interest tograduate students of biostatistics, public health andeconomics.
Comprising an up-to-date overview of the statistical analysis ofcost-effectiveness data, the book is supported bynumerous worked examples from the author's own experience. Ithas been written in a style suitable for medical statisticians andhealth care professionals alike. Key features include:
* an overview of statistical methods used in the analysis ofcost-effectiveness data.
* coverage of Bayesian methodology.
* illustrated throughout by worked examples using real data.
* suitability for health care professionals with limitedstatistical knowledge.
* discussion of software used for data analysis.
An essential reference for biostatisticians and healtheconomists engaged in cost-effectiveness analysis of health-careinterventions, both in academia and industry. Also of interest tograduate students of biostatistics, public health andeconomics.
