Introduction to Statistical Methods in Pathology

1. Front Matter

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2. Why Every Pathologist Needs to Know Statistics

   • Amir Momeni, Matthew Pincus, Jenny Libien

   Pages 1-5

3. Assessing Diagnostic Tests

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   Pages 7-37

4. Probability and Probability Distribution

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   Pages 39-73

5. Linear Correlations

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   Pages 75-91

6. Cross Tabulation and Categorical Data Analysis

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   Pages 93-120

7. Comparing Sample Means

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   Pages 121-157

8. Multivariate Analysis

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   Pages 159-184

9. Imputation and Missing Data

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   Pages 185-200

10. Survival Analysis

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    Pages 201-218

11. Validation of New Tests

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    Pages 219-242

12. Statistical Concepts in Laboratory Quality Control

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    Pages 243-257

13. Critical Appraisal of Diagnostic Studies

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    Pages 259-277

14. Designing Diagnostic Studies

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    Pages 279-292

15. Statistical Concepts in Modern Pathology Practice

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    Pages 293-299

16. Back Matter

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This text provides a comprehensive and practical review of the main statistical methods in pathology and laboratory medicine. It introduces statistical concepts used in pathology and laboratory medicine. The information provided is relevant to pathologists both for their day to day clinical practice as well as in their research and scholarly activities. The text will begins by explaining the fundamentals concepts in statistics. In the later sections, these fundamental concepts are expanded and unique applications of statistical methods in pathology and laboratory medicine practice are introduced. Other sections of the text explain research methodology in pathology covering a broad range of topics from study design to analysis of data. Finally, data-heavy novel concepts that are emerging in pathology and pathology research are presented such as molecular pathology and pathology informatics.

Introduction to Statistical Methods in Pathology will be of great value for pathologists, pathology residents, basic and translational researchers, laboratory managers and medical students.

• probability distribution
• Diagnostic laboratory test
• Univariate analysis
• Forecasting and prognostic studies
• pathology informatics
• Stratification

“This book would be useful for pathologists at any stage of their career, from residents through experienced practicing and/or academic pathologists. … I really enjoyed updating my knowledge and use of statistics in my everyday practice. I know I will be lending this book to my staff whenever we embark on new method validation/verification, twice‐yearly method comparison and analytical measurement range verification, etc. This is a most useful book to have at hand in any clinical laboratory.” (Valerie L. Ng, Doody's Book Reviews, December, 2017)

• Department of Pathology, State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, USA

  Amir Momeni, Matthew Pincus, Jenny Libien

Amir Momeni Boroujeni MD – Pathology Resident – State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center 
Department of Pathology, State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, BSB 4-27, 450 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11203
 
Jenny Libien MD, PhD – Interim Chair of the Department of Pathology – State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center 
Department of Pathology, State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, BSB 4-27, 450 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11203


Matthew R. Pincus MD, PhD - Professor of Pathology, Department of Pathology, Room 4-122, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY  11203.

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