Introductory Biostatistics, 2nd Ed.
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Vydavatel: | John Wiley and Sons Ltd |
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Publikováno: | 2016 |
Formát: | paperback 616 stran |
Anotace
Maintaining the same accessible and hands-on presentation,
Introductory Biostatistics, Second Edition continues to provide an
organized introduction to basic statistical concepts commonly
applied in research across the health sciences. With plenty of
real-world examples, the new edition provides a practical, modern
approach to the statistical topics found in the biomedical and
public health fields. Beginning with an overview of descriptive
statistics in the health sciences, the book delivers topical
coverage of probability models, parameter estimation, and
hypothesis testing. Subsequently, the book focuses on more advanced
topics with coverage of regression analysis, logistic regression,
methods for count data, analysis of survival data, and designs for
clinical trials. This extensive update of Introductory
Biostatistics, Second Edition includes: • A new chapter on the use
of higher order Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) in factorial and block
designs • A new chapter on testing and inference methods for
repeatedly measured outcomes including continuous, binary, and
count outcomes • R incorporated throughout along with SAS®,
allowing readers to replicate results from presented examples with
either software • Multiple additional exercises, with partial
solutions available to aid comprehension of crucial concepts •
Notes on Computations sections to provide further guidance on the
use of software • A related website that hosts the large data sets
presented throughout the book Introductory Biostatistics, Second
Edition is an excellent textbook for upper-undergraduate and
graduate students in introductory biostatistics courses. The book
is also an ideal reference for applied statisticians working in the
fields of public health, nursing, dentistry, and medicine.
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