{"product_id":"9780470905401","title":"Introductory Biostatistics","description":"\u003ch1\u003eIntroductory Biostatistics\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChap T. Le | Lynn E. Eberly\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedical \/ Biostatistics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintaining the same accessible and hands-on presentation, \u003ci\u003eIntroductory Biostatistics, Second Edition \u003c\/i\u003econtinues to provide an organized introduction to basic statistical concepts commonly applied in research across the health sciences. With plenty of real-world examples, the new edition provides a practical, modern approach to the statistical topics found in the biomedical and public health fields.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeginning with an overview of descriptive statistics in the health sciences, the book delivers topical coverage of probability models, parameter estimation, and hypothesis testing. Subsequently, the book focuses on more advanced topics with coverage of regression analysis, logistic regression, methods for count data, analysis of survival data, and designs for clinical trials. This extensive update of \u003ci\u003eIntroductory Biostatistics, Second Edition \u003c\/i\u003eincludes:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e• A new chapter on the use of higher order Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) in factorial and block designs\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e• A new chapter on testing and inference methods for repeatedly measured outcomes including continuous, binary, and count outcomes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e• R incorporated throughout along with SAS®, allowing readers to replicate results from presented examples with either software\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e• Multiple additional exercises, with partial solutions available to aid comprehension of crucial concepts\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e• Notes on Computations sections to provide further guidance on the use of software\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e• A related website that hosts the large data sets presented throughout the book\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroductory Biostatistics, Second Edition \u003c\/i\u003eis an excellent textbook for upper-undergraduate and graduate students in introductory biostatistics courses. The book is also an ideal reference for applied statisticians working in the fields of public health, nursing, dentistry, and medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChap T. Le, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is Distinguished Professor of Biostatistics and Director of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics at the University of Minnesota Masonic Cancer Center. He has provided statistical consulting for a variety of biomedical research projects, and he has worked on collaborations focusing on the analyses of survival and categorical data and, currently, in the areas of cancer and tobacco research. Dr. Le is the author of \u003ci\u003eHealth and Numbers: A Problems-Based Introduction to Biostatistics, Third Edition; Applied Categorical Data Analysis and Translational Research, Second Edition; and Applied Survival Analysis\u003c\/i\u003e, all published by Wiley.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLynn E. Eberly, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is Associate Professor in the Division of Biostatistics at the University of Minnesota. The author of more than 100 journal articles, Dr. Eberly has been a statistical collaborator in biomedical and public health research for more than 18 years. Her current research interests include methods for and applications to correlated data in neurodegenerative conditions, endocrinology, psychiatry\/psychology, and cancer research. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e02 May 2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780470905401\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e624\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44379978072204,"sku":"9780470905401","price":143.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780470905401_89a89ce8-7d88-4bcc-bb0f-fd07c1e9d886.jpg?v=1780192260","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780470905401","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}