Introductory Applied Biostatistics

by Ralph Benedict D'Agostino Sr.

INTRODUCTORY APPLIED BIOSTATISTICS (WITH CD-ROM) explores statistical applications in the medical and public health fields. Examples drawn directly from the authors' clinical experiences with applied biostatistics make this text both practical and applicable. You'll master application techniques by hand before moving on to computer applications, with SAS programming code and output for each technique covered in every chapter. For each topic, the book addresses methodology, including assumptions, statistical formulas, and appropriate interpretation of results. This book is a must-have for every student preparing for a statistical career in a healthcare field!

Genres: Textbooks

608 pages, Hardcover

First published July 10, 2003

Reviews

[Matt Jans · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good! I've never read an intro biostat book before. Takes things from a more statistical/mathematical perspective than most of the stats books I read. Each chapter ends with useful SAS examples and code is provided.