Fundamentals of Statistics & Clincial Research in Homeopathy

Dr Lex Rutten started as a general practitioner in conventional medicine in 1978 but soon became interested in homeopathy as an addition to conventional medicine. Studying statistics the author discovered Bayes theorem as a real eye-opener: this is how experience works. He published dozens of scientific papers and teaches homeopathy and research in the Netherlands, India, and Argentina. He developed a protocol for clinical research and organized the first prospective validation of symptoms in homeopathy.Dr Martine is an assistant professor at Delft Technical University. Her PhD thesis was titled Moisture in the topsoil, from large-scale observations to small scale process understanding and her specialty is water management. She has vast experience in teaching statistics and the methodology of research.Using experience to choose the right homeopathic medicine can be expressed as a statistical algorithm. Hitherto there were no books explaining how statistics are involved in many medical decisions and how to assess practice experience, like the relationship between symptoms and beneficial effects of homeopathic medicines.Key Features:- The book covers basic statistical concepts and methods, making them accessible to those who may not have a strong background in statistics. The book emphasizes the importance of proper study design in choosing homeopathic medicine and ensures that the results are valid and reliable. It can be used in homeopathic training programs to help future practitioners understand the importance of evidence-based practice.