title: Introduction to Bayesian methods for medical research.
abstract: Bayesian statistical methods provide a credible alternative to traditional statistical approaches used in medical research. In this article, the author gives a brief introduction to the key concepts involved in Bayesian methods and compares them with some commonly used non-Bayesian statistical techniques.
authors.affiliation: Division of Clinical Trials and Epidemiological Sciences, National Cancer Centre, 11 Hospital Drive, Singapore 169610. ctetsb@nccs.com.sg
authors.forename: S B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Tan
mesh_terms: D001499:Bayes Theorem; D006801:Humans; D012106:Research