Biostatistics: A Foundation for Analysis in the Health Sciences
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Suitable for graduate and advanced undergraduate students, as well as health professionals seeking a reference on statistical methodology, this text requires only modest proficiency in algebra. Coverage includes descriptive statistics, the foundations of statistical inference, and inferential statistics. New topics to this edition include inter quartile range, Bayes's theorem, screening tests, resistant line (Tukey's line), and survival analysis. In addition, real data is more extensively used to illustrate concepts and information intended for students using calculators has been deleted. Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR
Book Description
Like its predecessors, this edition stresses intuitive understanding of principles rather than learning by mathematical proof. Provides broad coverage of statistical procedures used in all the health science disciplines. This version contains a greater emphasis on computer applications, and most of the statistical techniques include the MINITAB commands by which they can be applied.
Book Info
Georgia State Univ., Atlanta. Text/reference of statistical methodology for advanced undergraduate and graduate students and clinicians. Emphasizes intuitive understanding of principles rather than mathematical sophistication. This edition stresses computer applications. Includes new topics and data. Previous edition: c1995.
The publisher, John Wiley & Sons
Like its predecessors, this edition stresses intuitive understanding of principles rather than learning by mathematical proof. Provides broad coverage of statistical procedures used in all the health science disciplines. This version contains a greater emphasis on computer applications, and most of the statistical techniques include the MINITAB commands by which they can be applied.
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