Starting out in Statistics: An Introduction for Students of Human Health, Disease, and Psychology

Patricia de Winter · Peter M. B. Cahusac

Sept 2014 · Sold by John Wiley & Sons

About this eBook

To form a strong grounding in human-related sciences it is essential for students to grasp the fundamental concepts of statistical analysis, rather than simply learning to use statistical software. Although the software is useful, it does not arm a student with the skills necessary to formulate the experimental design and analysis of a research project in later years of study or indeed, if working in research.

This textbook deftly covers a topic that many students find difficult. With an engaging and accessible style it provides the necessary background and tools for students to use statistics confidently and creatively in their studies and future career.

Key features:

• Up-to-date methodology, techniques and current examples relevant to the analysis of large data sets, putting statistics in context
• Strong emphasis on experimental design
• Clear illustrations throughout that support and clarify the text
• A companion website with explanations on how to apply learning to related software packages

This is an introductory book written for undergraduate biomedical and social science students with a focus on human health, interactions, and disease. It is also useful for graduate students in these areas, and for practitioners requiring a modern refresher.

Ratings and reviews

The book clearly guides you through the perimeters of defining and finding possible conclusions with data in your studies in the health arena. If you have taken the general stats. class you will have no problem with comprehension and conclusions if you have a case study with numbers ready! This is a good one.

About the author

Patricia de Winter, Research Associate, University College London; Sessional Lecturer, Birkbeck College London; Translational Uro-Oncology, Division of Surgury & Interventional Science, University College London.

Peter M. B. Cahusac, Lecturer, University of Stirling, Department of Psychology, University of Stirling, Scotland.