Analysis of Survival Data with Dependent Censoring, 1st ed. 2018 Copula-Based Approaches JSS Research Series in Statistics Series

This book introduces readers to copula-based statistical methods for analyzing survival data involving dependent censoring. Primarily focusing on likelihood-based methods performed under copula models, it is the first book solely devoted to the problem of dependent censoring.

The book demonstrates the advantages of the copula-based methods in the context of medical research, especially with regard to cancer patients? survival data. Needless to say, the statistical methods presented here can also be applied to many other branches of science, especially in reliability, where survival analysis plays an important role.

The book can be used as a textbook for graduate coursework or a short course aimed at (bio-) statisticians. To deepen readers? understanding of copula-based approaches, the book provides an accessible introduction to basic survival analysis and explains the mathematical foundations of copula-based survival models.

The first book devoted to the problem of dependent censoring

An essential textbook on survival analysis accessible to students, (bio-)statisticians, mathematicians, and medical researchers alike

Written by leading statisticians in the field of survival analysis