Easy interpretation of biostatistics : the vital link to applying evidence in medical decisions

Easy interpretation of biostatistics : the vital link to applying evidence in medical decisions / Gail F. Dawson.

Author/creator	Dawson, Gail F.
Format	Book and Print
Edition	1st ed.
Publication Info	Philadelphia, PA : Saunders/Elsevier, ©2008.
Description	xiv, 189 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subject(s)	Medicine--Research --Statistical methods. Biometry. Biometry--methods. Data Interpretation, Statistical. Epidemiologic Methods.

Contents	Measures of disease -- Mathematical principles -- Populations -- Samples -- Invariably variables -- Outcomes -- Probability -- Distributions -- The normal distribution -- Hypothesis testing -- The probability connection -- Types of statistical tests -- Properties of confidence intervals -- Power -- Bias -- Ethics in medical research -- Types of research studies -- Evaluating the evidence -- Measures of effect -- Economic analysis -- Assessment of tests.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN	2007000829
ISBN	9781416031420 :
ISBN	1416031421

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Laupus	Books - Stacks	WA 950 D272E 2007	✔ Available	Place Hold