Statistics Explained An Introductory Guide for Life Scientists
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An understanding of statistics and experimental design is essential for life science studies, but many students lack a mathematical background and some even dread taking an introductory statistics course. Using a refreshingly clear and encouraging reader-friendly approach, this book helps students understand how to choose, carry out, interpret and report the results of complex statistical analyses, critically evaluate the design of experiments and proceed to more advanced material. Taking a straightforward conceptual approach, it is specifically designed to foster understanding,…
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Key features
- Updated to include end-of-chapter exercises and refined explanations following extensive testing in undergraduate classes
- Uses life science examples throughout, remaining accessible even to those without a strong maths background
- Highly readable first person narrative encourages students who are apprehensive about statistics
About the book
- DOI https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781139047500
- Subjects Life Sciences,Quantitative Biology, Biostatistics and Mathematical Modeling
- Format: Hardback
- Publication date: 29 December 2011
- ISBN: 9781107005518
- Dimensions (mm): 228 x 152 mm
- Weight: 0.78kg
- Contains: 199 b/w illus. 102 tables 51 exercises
- Page extent: 420 pages
- Availability: Available
- Format: Paperback
- Publication date: 26 December 2011
- ISBN: 9780521183284
- Dimensions (mm): 228 x 152 mm
- Weight: 0.66kg
- Contains: 199 b/w illus. 102 tables 51 exercises
- Page extent: 416 pages
- Availability: Available
- Format: Digital
- Publication date: 05 June 2012
- ISBN: 9781139047500
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