Biostatistics: A Guide to Design, Analysis and Discovery

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INTRODUCTION

1.1 What is Biostatistics ?
1.2 Data
The Key Component of a Study
1. 3 Design
The Road to Relevant Data
1.4 Replication
Par t of the Scientific Method
1.5 Applying Statistical Method s
Concluding Remarks
Exercises

References

1. DATA AND NUM BERS

2.1 Data: Numerical Representation
2.2 Observations and Variables
2.3 Scales Used with Variables
2.4 Reliability and Validity

2.5 Randomized Response Technique
2.6 Common Data Problems

Concluding Remarks
Exercises

References

1. DESCRIPTIVE M ETHODS

3.1 Introduction to Descriptive Metho ds
3.2 Tabular and Graphic Presentation of Data

3.2.1 Frequency Tables

3.2.2 Line Graphs

3.2.3 Bar Charts

3.2.4 Histograms

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