Biostatistics for the Biological and Health Sciences (International Edition)

About this book

For courses in biostatistics. Real-world applications connect statistical concepts to everyday life. Biostatistics for the Biological and Health Sciences uses a variety of real-world applications to bring statistical theories and methods to life. Through these examples and a friendly writing style, the 2nd edition ensures that students understand concepts and develop skills in critical thinking, technology, and communication. The result of collaboration between two biological sciences experts and the author of the number one statistics book in the US, Biostatistics for the Biological and Health Sciences provides an excellent introduction to statistics for students studying the biological, life, medical, and health sciences.

Contents

1. Introduction to Statistics
2. Exploring Data with Tables and Graphs
3. Describing, Exploring, and Comparing Data
4. Probability
5. Discrete Probability Distributions
6. Normal Probability Distributions
7. Estimating Parameters and Determining Sample Sizes
8. Hypothesis Testing
9. Inferences from Two Samples
10. Correlation and Regression
11. Goodness-of-Fit and Contingency Tables
12. Analysis of Variance
13. Nonparametric Tests
14. Survival Analysis

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