The book provides a lighthearted introduction to the basic concepts in medical statistics. A couple of hundred pages long with short chapters, the book deliver with clear focus the key statistical concepts alongside some general knowledge to lighten what is sometimes a very arid subject. The description of concepts with graphs and figures support the visual learner.

I thoroughly enjoyed the quick questions presented alongside the description of concepts to test understanding, with the answers at the end of chapter which linked to bullet point summaries, help to consolidate the concepts covered. I thought it was an excellent way for someone to start on their path to understanding this area. Finally, I particularly appreciated the last chapter with its focus on the work by our dear friend Doug Altman.

Rafael Perera, Professor of Medical Statistics, University of Oxford. An accessible book by a practising doctor, aimed at other doctors, which explains key statistical concepts in words and pictures. An excellent foundation for those seeking to understand the numbers in medical journal articles and quantitative reports.Trish Greenhalgh, Professor of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford.

Statistics forms the starting point for evidence based medicine, though most medics would argue that their own statistical awareness is still near the starting point! This book eases you into the awesome, exciting, exhilarating world of statistics, and makes you understand just how cool it really is. It will unleash your inner statistician that no-one knew existed – especially you!  Professor Dan Perry, Children’s Orthopaedic Surgeon & Fellow of Wolfson College, University of Oxford.