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Basic Biostatistics: Statistics For Public Health Practice
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Basic Biostatistics Is A Concise, Introductory Text That Covers Biostatistical Principles And Focuses On The Common Types Of Data Encountered In Public Health And Biomedical Fields. The Text Puts Equal Emphasis On Exploratory And Confirmatory Statistical Methods. Sampling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Estimation, Hypothesis Testing, And Power And Precision Are Covered Through Detailed, Illustrative Examples.The Book Is Organized Into Three Parts: Part I Addresses Basic Concepts And Techniques; Part Ii Covers Analytic Techniques For Quantitative Response Variables; And Part Iii Covers Techniques For Categorical Responses.The Second Edition Offers Many New Exercises.With Language, Examples, And Exercises That Are Accessible To Students With Modest Mathematical Backgrounds, This Is The Perfect Introductory Biostatistics Text For Undergraduates And Graduates In Various Fields Of Public Health.Features:Illustrative, Relevant Examples And Exercises Incorporated Throughout The Book.Answers To Oddnumbered Exercises Provided In The Back Of The Book. (Instructors May Requests Answers To Evennumbered Exercises From The Publisher.Chapters Are Intentionally Brief And Limited In Scope To Allow For Flexibility In The Order Of Coverage.Equal Attention Is Given To Manual Calculations As Well As The Use Of Statistical Software Such As Statable, Spss, And Winpepi.
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- Q: What topics are covered in 'Basic Biostatistics'? A: The book covers biostatistical principles, sampling, exploratory data analysis, estimation, hypothesis testing, and power and precision, focusing on both exploratory and confirmatory statistical methods.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in biostatistics? A: Yes, 'Basic Biostatistics' is designed for undergraduates and graduates with modest mathematical backgrounds, making it accessible to beginners.
- Q: What is the structure of the book? A: The book is organized into three parts: Part I addresses basic concepts and techniques, Part II covers analytic techniques for quantitative response variables, and Part III discusses techniques for categorical responses.
- Q: Are there exercises included in the book? A: Yes, the Second Edition includes many new exercises, and answers to odd-numbered exercises are provided in the back of the book.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Basic Biostatistics'? A: The author of the book is B. Burt Gerstman.
- Q: When was 'Basic Biostatistics' published? A: The book was published on February 21, 2014.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 648 pages.
- Q: Does the book include statistical software applications? A: Yes, the book emphasizes both manual calculations and the use of statistical software such as StaTable, SPSS, and WinPepi.
- Q: Is this book suitable for public health practice? A: Yes, 'Basic Biostatistics' is specifically focused on principles relevant to public health and biomedical fields.