Re: Biostatistics for Dummies?
- From: Russell.Martin@xxxxxxx
- Date: 25 Apr 2005 18:34:38 -0700
ER wrote:
> Hi. I'm looking for a clear and simplified book for understanding the
> basics of biostatistics. Something like Biostatistics for Dummies (I
> know there's a Statistics for Dummies but the reviews don't seem to
> regard it very highly). I'm afraid I lack in the mathematics
> background as in my years in the medical profession I haven't used it
> much and have forgotten most of what I learned in highschool and
> during the medical training.
>
> Any suggestions? Thanks!
Of the three on my bookshelf, I'd recommend _Biostatistics: A
Foundation for Analysis in the Health Sciences_ by Wayne Daniel,
published by Wiley. I have the 6th edition. I don't know if it's
for dummies, but IMO the exposition of the ideas is among the
clearest I've read.
Cheers,
Russell
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