Lise DeShea,Larry E. Toothaker
Introductory Statistics for the Health Sciences
Introductory Statistics for the Health Sciences
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Introductory Statistics for the Health Sciences is a book that provides a strong, practical foundation in statistics for students in the health sciences. It uses engaging figures to illustrate real data sets from published research and can be used in a first-semester course or a service course for undergraduate students who plan to enter a health sciences program. The book emphasizes the kinds of variables and their relationships and organizes statistical procedures in a decision tree. An online data repository offers data sets, graphs, and graphing code, and electronic flashcards are available for iOS and Android devices.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 603 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Introductory Statistics for the Health Sciences is a comprehensive guide that takes students on a fascinating journey into the realm of science, where they explore the unknown and acquire a robust and practical foundation in statistics. Throughout the book, a vibrant color format adds visual appeal, showcasing engaging figures that depict real data sets derived from published research. The examples provided are diverse, spanning various fields within the health sciences, including medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry, and physical therapy. However, the content is accessible and relevant to students from any discipline. This book serves as an ideal resource for a first-semester course in a health sciences program or as a service course for undergraduate students who aspire to pursue a career in the health sciences.
The book begins by providing a comprehensive overview of the research context in the health sciences, which serves as a foundation for understanding the importance and applications of statistics. It emphasizes the types of variables and their relationships, providing a rich context for descriptive statistics, graphs, probability, inferential statistics, and interval estimation. The final chapter organizes statistical procedures into a decision tree, guiding students through the process of assessing research scenarios.
In addition to the core content, the authors have collaborated with William Howard Beasley, the illustrator of the book, to offer an online data repository via GitHub. This repository contains all the data sets, graphs, and graphing code used in the book, making it an invaluable resource for students. Furthermore, a dedicated website provides detailed information about the data sets and offers electronic flashcards for iOS and Android devices. These flashcards assist students in learning new terms and concepts, enhancing their understanding of the subject matter.
Introductory Statistics for the Health Sciences is a must-have resource for students seeking to excel in the health sciences, providing them with a solid foundation in statistics and equipping them with the tools they need to succeed in their future endeavors.
Weight: 1116g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367783532
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