Modeling Survival Data Using Frailty Models
Author | : David D. Hanagal |
Publisher | : Springer Nature |
Total Pages | : 307 |
Release | : 2019-11-16 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789811511813 |
ISBN-13 | : 9811511810 |
Rating | : 4/5 (13 Downloads) |
Download or read book Modeling Survival Data Using Frailty Models written by David D. Hanagal and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-11-16 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents the basic concepts of survival analysis and frailty models, covering both fundamental and advanced topics. It focuses on applications of statistical tools in biology and medicine, highlighting the latest frailty-model methodologies and applications in these areas. After explaining the basic concepts of survival analysis, the book goes on to discuss shared, bivariate, and correlated frailty models and their applications. It also features nine datasets that have been analyzed using the R statistical package. Covering recent topics, not addressed elsewhere in the literature, this book is of immense use to scientists, researchers, students and teachers.