Expect The Unexpected

A First Course In Biostatistics

Raluca Balan (Univ Of Ottawa, Canada), Gilles Lamothe (Univ Of Ottawa, Canada)

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World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
26 April 2011

Probability & statistics; Maths for scientists; Biology, life sciences

Statistical reasoning and modeling are of critical importance to modern biology. This textbook introduces fundamental concepts from probability and statistics which will pave the way for the student of biology to become a well-rounded scientist. No previous study of probability or statistics is assumed. Calculus topics are not used extensively in this book, though some integration and differentiation are expected. The calculus prerequisite is primarily intended to assure a certain level of mathematical maturity. This book puts emphasis on examples, which are presented to motivate the theory. The presentation style is concise and self-contained, briefly including the mathematical elements that are needed for studying probability and statistics. The examples are relevant to students in the life sciences with interests in genetics, biology, ecology, health, etc. We believe that aspects of probability theory are of biological interest and that probability underlies the theory of inferential statistics. Thus, we place an equal emphasis on probability and statistics which are both essential for solving and understanding many types of biological problems.

By: Raluca Balan (Univ Of Ottawa Canada), Gilles Lamothe (Univ Of Ottawa, Canada)
Imprint: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Country of Publication: Singapore
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 499g
ISBN: 9789814291323
ISBN 10: 9814291323
Pages: 252
Publication Date: 26 April 2011
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Probability: Probability; Combinatorial Techniques; Elementary Genetics; Conditional Probability; Bayes' Rule; Statistical Independence; Discrete and Continuous Random Variables; Binomial; Poisson; Normal Distributions; Statistics: Gathering and Describing Data; Sampling Distributions; Point and Interval Estimation; Hypothesis Testing; Comparison of Two Independent Samples; Paired Samples; Categorical Data, Regression and Correlation.

Reviews for Expect The Unexpected: A First Course In Biostatistics

The overall approach is sound and provides information on the background of selected statistical tests and how to do them - or not. -- The Biologist The Biologist