{"product_id":"9781119089650","title":"Introduction to Biostatistical Applications in Health Research with Microsoft Office Excel","description":"\u003ch1\u003eIntroduction to Biostatistical Applications in Health Research with Microsoft Office Excel\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRobert P. Hirsch\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedical \/ Biostatistics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA practical and methodological approach to the statistical logic of biostatistics in the field of health research\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on a basic understanding of the methods and analyses in health research, \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Biostatistical Applications in Health Research with Microsoft® Office Excel® \u003c\/i\u003eprovides statistical concepts for interpreting results using Excel. The book emphasizes the application of methods and presents the most common methodological procedures in health research, which includes multiple regression, ANOVA, ANCOVA, logistic regression, Cox regression, stratified analysis, life table analysis, and nonparametric parallels.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book is constructed around a flowchart that outlines the appropriate circumstances for selecting a method to analyze a specific set of data. Beginning with an introduction to the foundational methods of statistical logic before moving on to more complex methods, \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Biostatistical Applications in Health Research with Microsoft® Office Excel® \u003c\/i\u003ealso includes:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed discussions of how knowledge and skills in health research have been integrated with biostatistical methods\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNumerous examples with clear explanations that use mostly real-world health research data in order to provide a better understanding of the practical applications\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImplements Excel graphic representations throughout to help readers evaluate and analyze individual results\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn appendix with basic information on how to use Excel\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA companion website with additional Excel files, data sets, and homework problems as well as an Instructor’s Solutions Manual\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Biostatistical Applications in Health Research with Microsoft® Office Excel® \u003c\/i\u003eis an excellent textbook for upper-undergraduate and graduate-level courses in biostatistics and public health. In addition, the book is an appropriate reference for both health researchers and professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobert P. Hirsch, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is on the faculty for the Foundation for the Advanced Education in the Sciences within the Graduate School at the National Institutes of Health.  He is also a retired Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics and Adjunct Professor of Statistics at The George Washington University.  Dr. Hirsch is the author of numerous books in the field of health research and practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29 February 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\u003e9781119089650\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\u003e416\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44384594067596,"sku":"9781119089650","price":138.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781119089650_62849acf-a6ef-4bca-b174-2822c8a574e7.jpg?v=1780175583","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781119089650","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}