Understanding Biostatistics

Understanding Biostatistics

Understanding Biostatistics looks at the fundamentals of biostatistics, using elementary statistics to explore the nature of statistical tests. This book is intended to complement first-year statistics and biostatistics textbooks. The main focus here is on ideas, rather than on methodological details. Basic concepts are illustrated with representations from history, followed by technical discussions on what different statistical methods really mean. Graphics are used extensively throughout the book in order to introduce mathematical formulae in an accessible way. Key features: Discusses confidence intervals and p-values in terms of confidence functions. Explains basic statistical methodology represented in terms of graphics rather than mathematical formulae, whilst highlighting the mathematical basis of biostatistics. Looks at problems of estimating parameters in statistical models and looks at the similarities between different models. Provides an extensive discussion on the position of statistics within the medical scientific process. Discusses distribution functions, including the Guassian distribution and its importance in biostatistics. This book will be useful for biostatisticians with little mathematical background as well as those who want to understand the connections in biostatistics and mathematical issues.

Understanding Biostatistics

Biostatistics with Python

Learn how to utilize biostatistics with Python for excelling in research and biomedical professions with practical exemplar projects Key Features Bridge the gap between biostatistics and life sciences with Python Work with practical exercises for real-world data analysis in biology and medicine Access a portfolio of exemplar projects in the domains of biomedicine, biotechnology, and biology Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionThis book leverages the author’s decade-long experience in biostatistics and data science to simplify the practical use of biostatistics with Python. The chapters show you how to clean and describe your data effectively, setting a solid foundation for accurate analysis and proficiency in biostatistical inference to help you draw meaningful conclusions from your data through hypothesis testing and effect size analysis. The book walks you through predictive modeling to harness the power of Python to create robust predictive analytics that can drive your research and professional projects forward. You'll explore clinical biostatistics, learn how to design studies, conduct survival analysis, and synthesize evidence from multiple studies with meta-analysis – skills that are crucial for making informed decisions based on comprehensive data reviews. The concluding chapters will enhance your ability to analyze biological variables, enabling you to perform detailed and accurate data analysis for biological research. This book's unique blend of biostatistics and Python helps you find practical solutions that make complex concepts easy to grasp and apply. By the end of this biostatistics book, you’ll have moved from theoretical knowledge to practical experience, allowing you to perform biostatistical analysis confidently and accurately.What you will learn Get to grips with the basics of biostatistics and Python programming Clean and describe data using Python Familiarize yourself with hypothesis testing and effect size analysis Explore predictive modeling in biostatistics Understand clinical study design and survival analysis Gain a clear understanding of the meta-analysis of clinical research data Analyze biological variables with Python Discover practical data analysis for biological research Who this book is for This book is for life science professionals, researchers, biomedical professionals, and aspiring biostatisticians who want to integrate biostatistics into their work or research. A basic understanding of life sciences, biology, or medicine is recommended to fully benefit from this book.