Practical Biostatistics for Medical and Health Sciences

This book addresses the challenge of presenting biostatistics to medical and health science audiences coherently. Tailored for students and researchers, its 13 chapters progress logically from foundational concepts like measurement scales and statistical calculations to advanced topics such as probability, correlation, regression and health and disease measures. Practical examples enhance relevance, and its gradual approach ensures easy comprehension even for non-statisticians. The book's practical emphasis shines as it culminates in teaching the use of SPSS software for result interpretation, bridging theory and practice effectively. It empowers medical professionals to confidently understand and apply statistical concepts in their work, serving as an indispensable resource in navigating the intricacies of biostatistics in medical and health sciences.