Pharmaceutical statistics

Now in its fourth edition, this text explains how statistical methods are applied in drug development and clinical assessment. A companion disk supplies programs that help readers work through analysis problems. Chapters move from foundational ideas, such as definitions, graphical presentation of data, and probability, toward analysis of variance, factorial layouts, and optimization methods.

This edition gives more space to Good Manufacturing Practice, validation, and quality control, along with the statistical procedures used in bioequivalence work. It also adds new material on concept conformity and release targets. Linear regression, correlation, analysis of variance, and crossover designs are covered in detail.