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Essential Statistics for Bioscientists
Mohammed Meah (Author)
9781119712008, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 21 July 2022
256 pages
25.2 x 17.5 x 1.5 cm, 0.476 kg
Dive into the most common statistical tests and software packages used for scientific data analysis and interpretation In Essential Statistics For Bioscientists, experienced university and bioscientist Dr Mohammed Meah delivers easy access to statistical analysis and data presentation. It is a great resource for students in the field of life and health sciences to conceptualize, analyze, and present data. This book uses three popular and commonly used statistics softwares—Microsoft Excel, Graphpad Prism, and SPSS—and offers clear, step-by-step instructions for essential data analysis and graphical/tabular display of data. Beginning with fundamental statistics terminology and concepts, including data types, descriptive statistics (central and spread of data), exploratory statistics (graphical display) and inferential statistics (hypothesis testing and correlation), the content gradually builds in complexity, explaining which statistical test is best suited and how to perform it. Perfect for undergraduate students in the life and health sciences, Essential Statistics For Bioscientists will also earn a place in the libraries of anyone studying medicine, nursing, physiotherapy, pharmacy, and dentistry requiring a refresher or primer on statistical fundamentals.
Acknowledgements vi List of Worked Examples of Statistical Tests vii Introduction 1 1 Basic Statistics 4 2 Displaying and Exploring Sample Data Graphically 35 3 Choosing The Appropriate Statistical Test For Analysis 65 4 Inferential Statistics: Parametric Tests 79 5 Inferential Statistics: Non-parametric Tests 91 6 Using Excel: Descriptive and Inferential Statistics 101 7 Using Prism: Descriptive and Inferential Statistics 138 8 Using SPSS: Descriptive and Inferential Statistics 170 9 Misuse and Misinterpretations of Statistics 202 Appendix 1 Historical Landmarks in Statistics 208 Appendix 2 Common Statistical Terms 210 Appendix 3 Common Symbols Used in Statistics 214 Appendix 4 Standard Formulas 216 Appendix 5 How to Calculate Sample Size 218 Appendix 6 Familiarisation with GraphPad Prism 220 Appendix 7 Answers to Sample Problems 224 Appendix 8 Standard Critical Tables 229 References 243 Index 245
Subject Areas: Biology, life sciences [PS]
