Basic Biostatistics is a concise introductory text that focuses on biostatistical principles and the types of data commonly encountered in public health and biomedical fields. The book covers both exploratory and confirmatory statistical methods, with detailed examples on sampling, exploratory data analysis, estimation, hypothesis testing, and power and precision.
The book is divided into three parts: Part I introduces basic concepts and techniques, Part II covers analytic techniques for quantitative response variables, and Part III covers techniques for categorical responses.
The Second Edition includes a variety of new exercises. The language, examples, and exercises are designed to be accessible to students with limited mathematical backgrounds, making it an ideal introductory text for undergraduates and graduates in various fields of public health.
Key features of the book include illustrative examples and exercises throughout, with answers to odd numbered exercises provided in the back of the book. Instructors can request answers to even numbered exercises from the publisher. The chapters are intentionally brief and focused to allow for flexibility in the order of coverage. The book also gives equal attention to manual calculations and the use of statistical software such as StaTable, SPSS, and WinPepi.
Additionally, there is a comprehensive Companion Website that offers resources for both students and instructors.
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