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This book provides a practical guide to analysis of simple andcomplex method comparison data, using Stata, SAS and R. It takesthe classical Limits of Agreement as a starting point, and presentsit in a proper statistical framework. The model serves as areference for reporting sources of variation and for providingconversion equations and plots between methods for practical use,including prediction uncertainty. * Presents a modeling framework for analysis of data andreporting of results from comparing measurements from differentclinical centers and/or different methods. * Provides the practical tools for analyzing method comparisonstudies along with guidance on what to report and how to plancomparison studies and advice on appropriate software. * Illustrated throughout with computer examples in R. * Supported by a supplementary website hosting an R-package thatperforms the major part of the analyses needed in the area. * Examples in SAS and Stata for the most common situations arealso provided. * Written by an acknowledged expert on the subject, with a longstanding experience as a biostatistician in a clinical environmentand a track record of delivering training on the subject.