Essential Reading for Medical Research Good design is a pre-requisite for successful medical research and The Design of Studies for Medical Research shows just how this can be achieved. The book focuses on how to effectively design studies and covers all key aspects of the process: * How to take samples * How to randomise * Questionnaire and form design * Sample size determination * Design of laboratory experiments * Design of clinical trials * Design of epidemiological studies This book is for anyone working in medical research, from the laboratory through to general practice and public health. It will be ideal for anyone embarking upon research for the first time or submitting a research proposal for funding, but is of relevance to all health and allied health professionals * Includes examples from the medical literature * Highlights and summarises key concepts

David Machin, Division of Clinical Trials and Epidemiological Sciences, National Cancer Centre, Singapore and UK Children's Cancer Study Group, University of Leicester, UK and Institute of General Practice and Primary Care, School of Health and Related Sciences, University of Sheffield, UKMichael J. Campbell, Medical Statistics Group, Institute of General Practice and Primary Care, School of Health and Related Sciences, University of Sheffield, UK