Measurement Error and Misclassification in Statistics and Epidemiology
Author | : Paul Gustafson |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 200 |
Release | : 2003-09-25 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781135441234 |
ISBN-13 | : 1135441235 |
Rating | : 4/5 (235 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Measurement Error and Misclassification in Statistics and Epidemiology by : Paul Gustafson
Download or read book Measurement Error and Misclassification in Statistics and Epidemiology written by Paul Gustafson and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2003-09-25 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mismeasurement of explanatory variables is a common hazard when using statistical modeling techniques, and particularly so in fields such as biostatistics and epidemiology where perceived risk factors cannot always be measured accurately. With this perspective and a focus on both continuous and categorical variables, Measurement Error and Misclassi