An Introduction to Survival Analysis: Statistical Methods for Analysis of Clinical Trial Data.

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Title: An Introduction to Survival Analysis: Statistical Methods for Analysis of Clinical Trial Data.
Language: English
Authors: Greenhouse, Joel B.
Source: Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. Aug 1989 57(4):536-544.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 9
Publication Date: 1989
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - General
Descriptors: Clinical Psychology, Data Analysis, Research Design, Statistical Analysis
Abstract: Introduces statistical methods for evaluating differences in patterns of time to response between two subject groups to determine better therapy. Uses data from hypothetical clinical trial to illustrate two elementary methods for analyzing survival data. Discusses generalization of methods to incorporate covariates. Concludes with general discussion of psychiatric therapy clinical trials. (Author/CM)
Entry Date: 1990
Accession Number: EJ404945
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Introduces statistical methods for evaluating differences in patterns of time to response between two subject groups to determine better therapy. Uses data from hypothetical clinical trial to illustrate two elementary methods for analyzing survival data. Discusses generalization of methods to incorporate covariates. Concludes with general discussion of psychiatric therapy clinical trials. (Author/CM)