Statistics Explained: An Introductory Guide for Life Scientists

by Steve McKillup

An understanding of statistics and experimental design is essential for life science studies, but many students lack a mathematical background and some even dread taking an introductory statistics course. Using a refreshingly clear and encouraging reader-friendly approach, this book helps students understand how to choose, carry out, interpret and report the results of complex statistical analyses, critically evaluate the design of experiments and proceed to more advanced material. Taking a straightforward conceptual approach, it is specifically designed to foster understanding, demystify difficult concepts and encourage the unsure. Even complex topics are explained clearly, using a pictorial approach with a minimum of formulae and terminology. Examples of tests included throughout are kept simple by using small data sets. In addition, end-of-chapter exercises, new to this edition, allow self-testing. Handy diagnostic tables help students choose the right test for their work and remain a useful refresher tool for postgraduates.

Genres: Science

420 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 15, 2005

Reviews

[Jenny · Rating 1 out of 5]

This might have been the best book on the subject every written but that doesn't make me like it one bit.

[Venkatesh-Prasad · Rating 5 out of 5]

I strongly recommend this book as the first book for someone getting stared with statistics; say, high schoolers and undergrads. The author takes time to explain the concepts with elaborate examples (with every steps and no 'the reader can figure out the rest' crap) to help understand the concepts and, more importantly, how they are related both intuitively and mathematically. This aspect really helps when the author talk describes ANOVA.

[Dgg32 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best statistics entry book.

[Hilary Chang · Rating 5 out of 5]

I want to be friend with the author. He knows every questions I would asked along the way, to an extend I felt the book was alive and reading my mind sometimes.