Basic Statistics and Pharmaceutical Statistical Applications (Biostatistics (New York, N.Y.), 2.) [ILLUSTRATED] (Hardcover)

by James E. De Muth (Author) "Statistics can be simply defined as the acquisition of knowledge through the process of observation..." (more)
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[T]his book is well designed, well written and easy to read. The author has done an excellent job in writing this book…This pragmatic and accessible reference provides the reader with a basic knowledge of statistics, focusing on the practical (and not theoretical) applications of adapted statistical methods to research, quality control and data analysis. It is to be used for teaching purposes too… The chapters are balanced and clear. The examples and exercises are based on real data from pharmaceutical sciences to motivate the reader: not too hard to be solved… This book is required reading for pharmacist undergraduate or graduate students, pharmacists, analytical chemists, clinical monitors, and medical writers. It may also be a useful reference for students or specialists of other disciplines using statistics.
-ISCB News, June 2004

"...provides a competent introduction to statistical methods and they will find the descriptions easy to follow." -- Biometrics, 2000

...For those who study or work in medicine, this book provides a competent introduction to statistical methods and they will find the descriptions easy to follow.
- Biometrics, 2000

...excellent, well-organized and informative.... ...not only provides a foundation for understanding basic statistical concepts, but also presents valuable information about the appropriate selection, interpretation, and limitations of specific statistical tests that are commonly used.... Basic Statistics and Pharmaceutical Statistical Applications provides a very useful teaching aid as well as a practical reference book and is a welcome addition to the available information about interpreting and using statistical methods within the pharmacy profession.
- American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education

Product Description
Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison. Explores types of variables, random sampling, probability, measures of central tendency, and hypothesis testing. Covers the use of statistical tests for correctly interpreting research results. Includes almost 500 equations, tables, drawings, and references. For pharmacists and students.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 624 pages
• Publisher: CRC; 1 edition (June 18, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0824719670
• ISBN-13: 978-0824719678
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #438,149 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Adventures in Pharmaceutical Statistics, December 20, 1999

By	Tina Snyder (Jamestown, NY) - See all my reviews

As the cover of the text would indicate, James DeMuth's "Basic Statistics and Pharmaceutical Statistical Applications" sends the reader on a roller coaster ride through the intriguing world of statitics. In this edition, Dr. Demuth astutely details the methodology necessary to summarize data and make informed decisions about observed outcomes. More importantly though, he provides concrete examples which enable the reader to effectively deploy the information in their day-to-day lives. This edition, undoubtedly the first of many more to come, should prove to be an invaluable resource for students, practicing pharmacists and industrial scientists alike.