INTRODUCTION TO BIOSTATISTICS AND RESEARCH METHODS

• Main Author: Rao, Sundar (Author)
• Other Authors: Richard, J.
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: New Dehli Prentice-Hall of India 2006
• Edition: 4th ed
• Subjects: Biometry
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• Physical Description: xiv, 262 pages illustrations 24 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index (p. 251-262) and index
• ISBN: 9788120328761; 8120328760

The fourth edition of this well-accepted textbook introduces the basic principles statistical jargon. With the help of real-life examples it explains the various statistical techniques that are applied to medical and health-related sciences Using accessible style, the book gives excellent coverage of research methodology and helps in determining the best study designs and sample ses as well as appropriate statistical tests of significance including nonparametric test In its new look, the text carries the necessary revisions of several chapters, including the fully revised chapters on research methods and data processing. The latest information on health statistics and demography of Inda is included. A new section an the recently introduced measure for the determination of the number needed to treat (NNT) in a clinical trial is provided Intended for undergraduate and postgraduate medical students as well as for nursing and paramedical students, the book will also be immermely useful to medical/health faculty and researchers in the field of biostatistics