Biostatistics for the health sciences

• Main Authors: Blair, R. Clifford (Author), Taylor,Richard A. 1938- (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Upper Saddle River, NJ Pearson Prentice Hall 2008
• Subjects: Biometry; Medical statistics
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• Physical Description: xiii, 538 pages illustrations 24 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (p. 527-529) and index.
• ISBN: 9780131176607; 0131176609

This book provides a solid foundation in introductory biostatistics with up-to-date methods, lucid explanations, and a modern approach. KEY TOPICS: Explains commonly used biostatistical methods, such as odds and risk ratios, and Fisher's exact test, in a clear and thorough manner. Introduces equivalence testing in a variety of research settings. Presents nonparametric methods in a modern light, couched in the broader context of permutation-based methods. Provides real-world data with case studies consisting of synopses of published research. Provides step-by-step solutions to exercises, along with pertinent equations used in obtaining the solution and page numbers of relevant discussions. MARKET: For health science students and professionals who need to increase their understanding of biostatistics