Master Biostatistical Applications in Health Research with This Comprehensive Guide

By Robert P. Hirsch, the second edition of Introduction to Biostatistical Applications in Health Research is a thorough and authoritative resource for health researchers, delivering a detailed examination of the fundamental techniques and most commonly used statistical methods in health research.

New Features and Updates in the Second Edition

This thoroughly revised edition retains the popular elements of the first edition while introducing new and exciting features, including:

• A brand-new chapter on testing assumptions and evaluating their satisfaction, as well as strategies for addressing unsatisfied assumptions.
• Updated code examples for using the popular computer language R to perform statistical analyses, complemented by guidance on using Excel to generate datasets for R.
• A companion website featuring a new version of BAHR add-in programs for Excel, including new programs for nonparametric analyses, Student-Newman-Keuls tests, and stratified analyses.

Comprehensive Coverage of Biostatistical Concepts

This book provides extensive discussions of basic and foundational concepts in statistical methods, including:

• Bayes’ Theorem
• Populations and samples
• Univariable analysis, covering continuous dependent variables and ordinal dependent variables
• Bivariable analysis, including regression analysis and correlation analysis
• Multivariate calculations in statistics, including the importance of testing assumptions and their impact on statistical outcomes

Written for health researchers of all levels, Introduction to Biostatistical Applications in Health Research is an indispensable resource for anyone seeking to better understand health research literature, even those without an extensive mathematical background.

Key details about this book include:

• Publisher: Wiley
• Edition: 2nd
• Publication date: January 28, 2021
• Language: English
• Screen Reader: Supported
• Sticky notes: On Kindle Scribe
• Page numbers source ISBN: 1119722594

Enhance your understanding of biostatistical applications in health research with this authoritative and comprehensive guide.