Health and numbers : a problems-based introduction to biostatistics / Chap T. Le.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Le, Chap T., 1948-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Medical statistics.

Biometry.

Statistics.

Medicine--Research--Statistical methods.

Medicine.

Biometry--methods.

Medical Subjects:

Biometry--methods.

Physical Description:

xxiv, 310 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Edition:

Third edition.

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, [2009]

Summary:

Like its two previous editions, this classic text is the only fully problems-based introduction to biostatistics written specifically for students and professionals in medicine and health-related fields. It offers a concise introduction to basic statistical concepts and reasoning without assuming any prior background in statistics and without the use of complex formulas or jargon

This user-friendly book includes 200 real-life examples and real data for discussing and teaching fundamental statistical methods. The new edition offers even more exercises than the previous edition and features enhanced Microsoft Excel and SAS examples

Health and Numbers, Third Edition strikes a balance between principles and methods of calculation, covering the nuts and bolts of elementary applied statistics. Students and professionals will quickly and easily gain an understanding of how to successfully collect and analyze data in the human health disciplines.

Contents:

Proportions, rates, and ratios

Organization, summarization, and presentation of data

Probability and probability models

Confidence estimation

Introduction to hypothesis testing

Comparison of population proportions

Comparison of population means

Regression analysis.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 271-274) and index.

ISBN:

9780470185896

0470185899

OCLC:

243818539