Basic statistics [[electronic resource] ] : a primer for the biomedical sciences / / Olive Jean Dunn, Virginia A. Clark
| Basic statistics [[electronic resource] ] : a primer for the biomedical sciences / / Olive Jean Dunn, Virginia A. Clark |
| Autore | Dunn Olive Jean |
| Edizione | [4th ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Hoboken, NJ, : John Wiley & Sons, c2009 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (271 p.) |
| Disciplina |
519.5/02461
519.502461 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | ClarkVirginia <1928-> |
| Soggetto topico |
Medical statistics
Biometry |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-282-25942-3
9786612259425 0-470-49686-X 0-470-49685-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Basic Statistics; CONTENTS; Preface to the Fourth Edition; 1 Initial Steps; 1.1 Reasons for Studying Biostatistics; 1.2 Initial Steps in Designing a Biomedical Study; 1.2.1 Setting Objectives; 1.2.2 Making a Conceptual Model of the Disease Process; 1.2.3 Estimating the Number of Persons with the Risk Factor or Disease; 1.3 Common Types of Biomedical Studies; 1.3.1 Surveys; 1.3.2 Experiments; 1.3.3 Clinical Trials; 1.3.4 Field Trials; 1.3.5 Prospective Studies; 1.3.6 Case/Control Studies; 1.3.7 Other Types of Studies; 1.3.8 Rating Studies by the Level of Evidence; 1.3.9 CONSORT; Problems
References2 Populations and Samples; 2.1 Basic Concepts; 2.2 Definitions of Types of Samples; 2.2.1 Simple Random Samples; 2.2.2 Other Types of Random Samples; 2.2.3 Reasons for Using Simple Random Samples; 2.3 Methods of Selecting Simple Random Samples; 2.3.1 Selection of a Small Simple Random Sample; 2.3.2 Tables of Random Numbers; 2.3.3 Sampling With and Without Replacement; 2.4 Application of Sampling Methods in Biomedical Studies; 2.4.1 Characteristics of a Good Sampling Plan; 2.4.2 Samples for Surveys; 2.4.3 Samples for Experiments; 2.4.4 Samples for Prospective Studies 2.4.5 Samples for Case/Control StudiesProblems; References; 3 Collecting and Entering Data; 3.1 Initial Steps; 3.1.1 Decide What Data You Need; 3.1.2 Deciding How to Collect the Data; 3.1.3 Testing the Collection Process; 3.2 Data Entry; 3.3 Screening the Data; 3.4 Code Book; Problems; References; 4 Frequency Tables and Their Graphs; 4.1 Numerical Methods of Organizing Data; 4.1.1 An Ordered Array; 4.1.2 Stem and Leaf Tables; 4.1.3 The Frequency Table; 4.1.4 Relative Frequency Tables; 4.2 Graphs; 4.2.1 The Histogram: Equal Class Intervals; 4.2.2 The Histogram: Unequal Class Intervals 4.2.3 Areas Under the Histogram4.2.4 The Frequency Polygon; 4.2.5 Histograms with Small Class Intervals; 4.2.6 Distribution Curves; Problems; References; 5 Measures of Location and Variability; 5.1 Measures of Location; 5.1.1 The Arithmetic Mean; 5.1.2 The Median; 5.1.3 Other Measures of Location; 5.2 Measures of Variability; 5.2.1 The Variance and the Standard Deviation; 5.2.2 Other Measures of Variability; 5.3 Sampling Properties of the Mean and Variance; 5.4 Considerations in Selecting Appropriate Statistics; 5.4.1 Relating Statistics and Study Objectives 5.4.2 Relating Statistics and Data Quality5.4.3 Relating Statistics to the Type of Data; 5.5 A Common Graphical Method for Displaying Statistics; Problems; References; 6 The Normal Distribution; 6.1 Properties of the Normal Distribution; 6.2 Areas Under the Normal Curve; 6.2.1 Computing the Area Under a Normal Curve; 6.2.2 Linear Interpolation; 6.2.3 Interpreting Areas as Probabilities; 6.3 Importance of the Normal Distribution; 6.4 Examining Data for Normality; 6.4.1 Using Histograms and Box Plots; 6.4.2 Using Normal Probability Plots or Quantile-Quantile Plots; 6.5 Transformations 6.5.1 Finding a Suitable Transformation |
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Dunn Olive Jean
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| Hoboken, NJ, : John Wiley & Sons, c2009 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Basic statistics [[electronic resource] ] : a primer for the biomedical sciences / / Olive Jean Dunn, Virginia A. Clark
| Basic statistics [[electronic resource] ] : a primer for the biomedical sciences / / Olive Jean Dunn, Virginia A. Clark |
| Autore | Dunn Olive Jean |
| Edizione | [4th ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Hoboken, NJ, : John Wiley & Sons, c2009 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (271 p.) |
| Disciplina |
519.5/02461
519.502461 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | ClarkVirginia <1928-> |
| Soggetto topico |
Medical statistics
Biometry |
| ISBN |
1-282-25942-3
9786612259425 0-470-49686-X 0-470-49685-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Basic Statistics; CONTENTS; Preface to the Fourth Edition; 1 Initial Steps; 1.1 Reasons for Studying Biostatistics; 1.2 Initial Steps in Designing a Biomedical Study; 1.2.1 Setting Objectives; 1.2.2 Making a Conceptual Model of the Disease Process; 1.2.3 Estimating the Number of Persons with the Risk Factor or Disease; 1.3 Common Types of Biomedical Studies; 1.3.1 Surveys; 1.3.2 Experiments; 1.3.3 Clinical Trials; 1.3.4 Field Trials; 1.3.5 Prospective Studies; 1.3.6 Case/Control Studies; 1.3.7 Other Types of Studies; 1.3.8 Rating Studies by the Level of Evidence; 1.3.9 CONSORT; Problems
References2 Populations and Samples; 2.1 Basic Concepts; 2.2 Definitions of Types of Samples; 2.2.1 Simple Random Samples; 2.2.2 Other Types of Random Samples; 2.2.3 Reasons for Using Simple Random Samples; 2.3 Methods of Selecting Simple Random Samples; 2.3.1 Selection of a Small Simple Random Sample; 2.3.2 Tables of Random Numbers; 2.3.3 Sampling With and Without Replacement; 2.4 Application of Sampling Methods in Biomedical Studies; 2.4.1 Characteristics of a Good Sampling Plan; 2.4.2 Samples for Surveys; 2.4.3 Samples for Experiments; 2.4.4 Samples for Prospective Studies 2.4.5 Samples for Case/Control StudiesProblems; References; 3 Collecting and Entering Data; 3.1 Initial Steps; 3.1.1 Decide What Data You Need; 3.1.2 Deciding How to Collect the Data; 3.1.3 Testing the Collection Process; 3.2 Data Entry; 3.3 Screening the Data; 3.4 Code Book; Problems; References; 4 Frequency Tables and Their Graphs; 4.1 Numerical Methods of Organizing Data; 4.1.1 An Ordered Array; 4.1.2 Stem and Leaf Tables; 4.1.3 The Frequency Table; 4.1.4 Relative Frequency Tables; 4.2 Graphs; 4.2.1 The Histogram: Equal Class Intervals; 4.2.2 The Histogram: Unequal Class Intervals 4.2.3 Areas Under the Histogram4.2.4 The Frequency Polygon; 4.2.5 Histograms with Small Class Intervals; 4.2.6 Distribution Curves; Problems; References; 5 Measures of Location and Variability; 5.1 Measures of Location; 5.1.1 The Arithmetic Mean; 5.1.2 The Median; 5.1.3 Other Measures of Location; 5.2 Measures of Variability; 5.2.1 The Variance and the Standard Deviation; 5.2.2 Other Measures of Variability; 5.3 Sampling Properties of the Mean and Variance; 5.4 Considerations in Selecting Appropriate Statistics; 5.4.1 Relating Statistics and Study Objectives 5.4.2 Relating Statistics and Data Quality5.4.3 Relating Statistics to the Type of Data; 5.5 A Common Graphical Method for Displaying Statistics; Problems; References; 6 The Normal Distribution; 6.1 Properties of the Normal Distribution; 6.2 Areas Under the Normal Curve; 6.2.1 Computing the Area Under a Normal Curve; 6.2.2 Linear Interpolation; 6.2.3 Interpreting Areas as Probabilities; 6.3 Importance of the Normal Distribution; 6.4 Examining Data for Normality; 6.4.1 Using Histograms and Box Plots; 6.4.2 Using Normal Probability Plots or Quantile-Quantile Plots; 6.5 Transformations 6.5.1 Finding a Suitable Transformation |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910831162903321 |
Dunn Olive Jean
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| Hoboken, NJ, : John Wiley & Sons, c2009 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Basic statistics : a primer for the biomedical sciences / / Olive Jean Dunn, Virginia A. Clark
| Basic statistics : a primer for the biomedical sciences / / Olive Jean Dunn, Virginia A. Clark |
| Autore | Dunn Olive Jean |
| Edizione | [4th ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Hoboken, NJ, : John Wiley & Sons, c2009 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (271 p.) |
| Disciplina |
519.5/02461
519.502461 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | ClarkVirginia <1928-> |
| Soggetto topico |
Medical statistics
Biometry |
| ISBN |
9786612259425
9781282259423 1282259423 9780470496862 047049686X 9780470496855 0470496851 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Basic Statistics; CONTENTS; Preface to the Fourth Edition; 1 Initial Steps; 1.1 Reasons for Studying Biostatistics; 1.2 Initial Steps in Designing a Biomedical Study; 1.2.1 Setting Objectives; 1.2.2 Making a Conceptual Model of the Disease Process; 1.2.3 Estimating the Number of Persons with the Risk Factor or Disease; 1.3 Common Types of Biomedical Studies; 1.3.1 Surveys; 1.3.2 Experiments; 1.3.3 Clinical Trials; 1.3.4 Field Trials; 1.3.5 Prospective Studies; 1.3.6 Case/Control Studies; 1.3.7 Other Types of Studies; 1.3.8 Rating Studies by the Level of Evidence; 1.3.9 CONSORT; Problems
References2 Populations and Samples; 2.1 Basic Concepts; 2.2 Definitions of Types of Samples; 2.2.1 Simple Random Samples; 2.2.2 Other Types of Random Samples; 2.2.3 Reasons for Using Simple Random Samples; 2.3 Methods of Selecting Simple Random Samples; 2.3.1 Selection of a Small Simple Random Sample; 2.3.2 Tables of Random Numbers; 2.3.3 Sampling With and Without Replacement; 2.4 Application of Sampling Methods in Biomedical Studies; 2.4.1 Characteristics of a Good Sampling Plan; 2.4.2 Samples for Surveys; 2.4.3 Samples for Experiments; 2.4.4 Samples for Prospective Studies 2.4.5 Samples for Case/Control StudiesProblems; References; 3 Collecting and Entering Data; 3.1 Initial Steps; 3.1.1 Decide What Data You Need; 3.1.2 Deciding How to Collect the Data; 3.1.3 Testing the Collection Process; 3.2 Data Entry; 3.3 Screening the Data; 3.4 Code Book; Problems; References; 4 Frequency Tables and Their Graphs; 4.1 Numerical Methods of Organizing Data; 4.1.1 An Ordered Array; 4.1.2 Stem and Leaf Tables; 4.1.3 The Frequency Table; 4.1.4 Relative Frequency Tables; 4.2 Graphs; 4.2.1 The Histogram: Equal Class Intervals; 4.2.2 The Histogram: Unequal Class Intervals 4.2.3 Areas Under the Histogram4.2.4 The Frequency Polygon; 4.2.5 Histograms with Small Class Intervals; 4.2.6 Distribution Curves; Problems; References; 5 Measures of Location and Variability; 5.1 Measures of Location; 5.1.1 The Arithmetic Mean; 5.1.2 The Median; 5.1.3 Other Measures of Location; 5.2 Measures of Variability; 5.2.1 The Variance and the Standard Deviation; 5.2.2 Other Measures of Variability; 5.3 Sampling Properties of the Mean and Variance; 5.4 Considerations in Selecting Appropriate Statistics; 5.4.1 Relating Statistics and Study Objectives 5.4.2 Relating Statistics and Data Quality5.4.3 Relating Statistics to the Type of Data; 5.5 A Common Graphical Method for Displaying Statistics; Problems; References; 6 The Normal Distribution; 6.1 Properties of the Normal Distribution; 6.2 Areas Under the Normal Curve; 6.2.1 Computing the Area Under a Normal Curve; 6.2.2 Linear Interpolation; 6.2.3 Interpreting Areas as Probabilities; 6.3 Importance of the Normal Distribution; 6.4 Examining Data for Normality; 6.4.1 Using Histograms and Box Plots; 6.4.2 Using Normal Probability Plots or Quantile-Quantile Plots; 6.5 Transformations 6.5.1 Finding a Suitable Transformation |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9911020182603321 |
Dunn Olive Jean
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| Hoboken, NJ, : John Wiley & Sons, c2009 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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