Statistics with Applications to the Biological and Health Sciences (3rd Edition) [Hardcover]

M. Anthony Schork (Author), Richard D. Remington (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0130223271 | ISBN-13: 978-0130223272 | Publication Date: February 5, 2000 | Edition: 3

THE definitive basic book on applied biostatistical methods. Particularly suited for readers with limited mathematical background, it makes biostatistics accessible by using thorough, intuitive explanations (often laced with humor and described with an appeal to common sense logical notions), and by focusing on selected statistical methods and procedures applicable to the biological, biomedical, and health sciences. It discusses the concepts of the method, the rationale of the method, when to use the method, and how to interpret the results. The computations (while included) are not the focus of the presentation. Several larger examples are used repeatedly (from chapter to chapter) to demonstrate how investigators develop and carry out a study by moving from problem statement, to data accrual, to computation of descriptive statistics, to estimation and hypothesis testing, including univariate, bivariate and finally multivariable procedures for both discrete and continuous variables. The book is not tied to any particular computer package (e.g., SAS, Systat, BMDP), however many prototype computerized outputs of statistical analyses are illustrated and discussed in detail, with guidelines for reading and interpreting results. Descriptive Statistics. Probability. Populations, Samples, and Inference. Some Important Distributions. Estimation. Hypothesis Testing. Frequency Data. The Analysis of Variance. Simple Linear Regression and Correlation. Multiple Regression. Logistic Regression. Repeated Measures and Longitudinal Studies. Distribution-Free and Nonparametric Methods. Demography and Vital Statistics. For anyone involved in the biological, biomedical, or health sciences.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 496 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 3 edition (February 5, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130223271
• ISBN-13: 978-0130223272
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,154,031 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great intro to statistics with a dry sense of humor, October 28, 2002

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This review is from: Statistics with Applications to the Biological and Health Sciences (3rd Edition) (Hardcover)

To start off with, this is one of the least friendly looking textbooks I've ever had. Appearances are deceiving, though, as this has become one of the very few textbooks I've read cover to cover. Schork and Remington have a dry sense of humor, and as close to a light, flowing style as can be expected from a statistics textbook.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent statistic book for medical personnel!, April 7, 2000

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This review is from: Statistics with Applications to the Biological and Health Sciences (3rd Edition) (Hardcover)

Excellent book for the biological or health related researcher with a touch of humor scattered throughout making it quite easy to read. It is comprehensive, touching on the most useful statistical techniques with excellent, concise examples and easy to understand explanations. The text is appropriate for those with little previous knowledge of statistics while refreshing and informative for those with a bit more experience. You can not go wrong with this book!