Principles and Practice of Biostatistics [Paperback] Antonisamy

A comprehensive textbook written in lucid manner so that the basic concept of medical research can be easily understood and phobia of research among medical professionals can be eliminated and best evidences in Medical sciences can be generated by the medical research scholars. Written in a simple tone and chapters are organized in logical order to ease the process of understanding. Covers topics such as basic biostatistics, epidemiology & clinical trials, research methods & data management, and the most commonly used regression methods. Stresses on the importance and appropriateness of statistical methods, their assumptions, validity and interpretation in the context of clinical data. Each chapter is organized into Learning Objectives, Introduction of various statistical methods illustrated with Worked Examples and graphical methods as appropriate, ending with summarized Key Points. Review Questions, Exercises and Multiple Choice Questions enable the reader a quick grasp of and greater insight into the methods presented in the text.