Biostatistics for Dummies

Statistics for the medical sciences, made easy

Passing your intro biostatistics course starts with Biostatistics For Dummies. This book covers all the topics in a typical undergrad class. How do researchers collect and analyze data in clinical settings? How do you present results in charts and graphs? This easy-to-understand guide answers all your biostatistics questions--and it gives you a chance to practice, with example problems and step-by-step walkthroughs of statistical analyses. With this book by your side, you can master the complexities of first-year biostatistics.

Inside...

• Reviewing basic statistics
• Designing sound studies
• Collecting medical samples
• Using statistical software
• Comparing prevalence rates
• Analyzing correlations
• Graphing medical data
• Estimating sample sizes