Essential Statistics for Bioscientists
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Essential Statistics for Bioscientists

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Essential Statistics for Bioscientists

About this book

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.   

  • A thorough introduction to basic statistical terms and building up to an advanced level of statistical application- ideal for those new to study of statistics 
  • Extensive application of three popular software packages- Microsoft Excel, Graphpad Prism and SPSS 
  • Numerous hands-on examples of performing data analysis using Microsoft Excel, Graphpad Prism, and SPSS 
  • Considers the limitations and errors of statistical analysis 
  • Essential reading for those designing and planning a research project in Biosciences 

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. 

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Information

Publisher
Wiley
Year
2022
Print ISBN
9781119712008
eBook ISBN
9781119712015
Edition
1

Table of contents

  1. Essential Statistics for Bioscientists
  2. Contents
  3. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
  4. LIST OF WORKED EXAMPLES OF STATISTICAL TESTS
  5. Introduction
  6. 1 Basic Statistics
  7. 2 Displaying and Exploring Sample Data Graphically
  8. 3 Choosing The Appropriate Statistical Test For Analysis
  9. 4 Inferential Statistics: Parametric Tests
  10. 5 Inferential Statistics: Non-parametric Tests
  11. 6 Using Excel: Descriptive and Inferential Statistics
  12. 7 Using Prism: Descriptive and Inferential Statistics
  13. 8 Using SPSS: Descriptive and Inferential Statistics
  14. 9 Misuse and Misinterpretations of Statistics
  15. Appendix 1 Historical Landmarks in Statistics
  16. Appendix 2 Common Statistical Terms
  17. Appendix 3 Common Symbols Used in Statistics
  18. Appendix 4 Standard Formulas
  19. Appendix 5 How to Calculate Sample Size
  20. Appendix 6 Familiarisation with GraphPad Prism
  21. Appendix 7 Answers to Sample Problems
  22. Appendix 8 Standard Critical Tables
  23. REFERENCES
  24. INDEX
  25. EULA