Introduction to biostatistical applications in health research with Microsoft Office Excel / Robert P. Hirsch.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hirsch, Robert P., author.

Contributor:

ebrary, Inc.

Louis B. Flexner Medical Book Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Medical informatics.

Biometry.

Microsoft Excel (Computer file).

Biostatistics--methods.

Mathematical Computing.

Data Interpretation, Statistical.

Medical Subjects:

Biostatistics--methods.

Mathematical Computing.

Data Interpretation, Statistical.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xv, 392 pages.)

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., [2016]

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Focusing on a basic understanding of the methods and analyses in health research, Introduction to Biostatistical Applications in Health Research with Microsoft® Office Excel® provides statistical concepts for interpreting results using Excel. The book emphasizes the application of methods and presents the most common methodological procedures in health research, which includes multiple regression, ANOVA, ANCOVA, logistic regression, Cox regression, stratified analysis, life table analysis, and nonparametric parallels. The book is constructed around a flowchart that outlines the appropriate circumstances for selecting a method to analyze a specific set of data. Beginning with an introduction to the foundational methods of statistical logic before moving on to more complex methods, Introduction to Biostatistical Applications in Health Research with Microsoft® Office Excel® also includes: Detailed discussions of how knowledge and skills in health research have been integrated with biostatistical methods, Numerous examples with clear explanations that use mostly real-world health research data in order to provide a better understanding of the practical applications, Implements Excel graphic representations throughout to help readers evaluate and analyze individual results, An appendix with basic information on how to use Excel, A companion website with additional Excel files, data sets, and homework problems as well as an Instructor's Solutions Manual, Introduction to Biostatistical Applications in Health Research with Microsoft® Office Excel® is an excellent textbook for upper-undergraduate and graduate-level students in biostatistics and public health. In addition, the book is an appropriate reference for both health researchers and professionals. Book jacket.

Contents:

Thinking about chance

Describing populations

Examining samples

Univariable analysis of a continuous dependent variable

Univariable analysis of an ordinal dependent variable

Univariable analysis of a nominal dependent variable

Bivariable analysis of a continuous dependent variable

Bivariable analysis of an ordinal dependent variable

Bivariable analysis of a nominal dependent variable

Multivariable analysis of a continuous dependent variable

Multivariable analysis of an ordinal dependent variable

Multivariable analysis of a nominal dependent variable.

Notes:

Includes index.

Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. Available via World Wide Web.

Description based on print version record.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Louis B. Flexner Medical Book Fund.

Other Format:

Online version: Hirsch, Robert P., author. Introduction to biostatistical applications in health research with Microsoft Office Excel.

ISBN:

9781119090090

1119090091

Publisher Number:

99966763263

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.