• Assumes no prior knowledge of statistics
• Covers all essential statistical methods
• Completely revised, updated and expanded
• Includes numerous examples and exercises on the interpretationof the statistics in papers published in medical journals

From the reviews of the previous edition:

"The book has several excellent features: it is written bystatisticians, is.... well presented, is well referenced.... and isshort." THE LANCET

"Many statisticians are concerned at the generally poorstandard of statistics in papers published in medical journals.Perhaps this could be remedied if more research workers would sparea few hours to read through Campbell and Machin's book."BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL

"... a simple, interesting and insightful introduction tomedical statistics... highlyrecommended."  STATISTICAL METHODS IN MEDICALRESEARCH

"Campbell and Machin found the golden mean... this book canbe recommended for all students and all medicalresearchers."  ISCB NEWSLETTER