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Essential Biostatistics: A Nonmathematical Approach

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Product Description

Essential BiostatisticsÂ teaches students how to interpret statistical results by explaining the ideas behind statistics in nonmathematical terms. Rather than replacing longer, more traditional mathematical textbooks, this text is designed to supplement them.
With its engaging and conversational tone, this unique book provides a clear introduction to statistics for students in a wide range of fields, and also serves as a statistics refresher for working scientists. It is especially useful for those students in health-science related fields who have no background in biostatistics.

KEY FEATURES

Explains the ideas of statistics without describing the mathematical underpinningsÂ
Designed for the many students and scientists who prefer verbal explanations over mathematical proofsÂ
Â Focuses on how to avoid falling into common conceptual trapsÂ
Works to point out ambiguities in potentially confusing terms and phrasesÂ
Covers a wide breadth of topics in a quick and concise manner