Health and Numbers
Basic Biostatistical Methods
Chap T. Le and James R. Boen
Today, all professionals and students in medical and allied
health fields need a working knowledge of the methods for
statistical analysis. Unfortunately, the dry language and complex
formulas of most statistics texts can be intimidating for those who
are not mathematical specialists.
Health and Numbers attempts to rectify that dilemma by providing
a practical introduction to the statistical methods used in medical
and health care settings. Unlike other texts, this book features a
lively, user-friendly style that makes the material accessible to
all readers— regardless of inexperience with biostatistics, or even
acute "math phobia." Additionally, every principle discussed in the
text is illustrated with concrete examples that vividly demonstrate
how the principle operates and how it applies to everyday health
care issues.
This book provides practical, nontechnical explanations of such
essential concepts as:
- Proportions, rates, and ratios
- Continuous measurements
- Probability and probability models
- Confidence estimation
- Hypothesis testing
- Data plots and diagrams
Health and Numbers: Basic Biostatistical Methods is an ideal
introduction to this field for anyone involved in the medical
support or allied health fields. Students in such areas as nursing,
pharmacy, or public health education will find this book a most
welcome alternative to oppressively complex, math-oriented
texts.
Cover Design/Illustration: Bob Pennise
General
Imprint: |
Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd)
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
2009 |
First published: |
February 2009 |
Authors: |
Chap T. Le
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Dimensions: |
237 x 191 x 28mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Edition: |
3rd Revised edition |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-470-50143-6 |
Categories: |
Books >
Science & Mathematics >
Mathematics >
General
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LSN: |
0-470-50143-X |
Barcode: |
9780470501436 |
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