Methods and applications of statistics in the life and health sciences

Inspired by the Encyclopedia of Statistical Sciences, Second Edition (ESS2e),this volume presents a concise, well-rounded focus on the statistical concepts and applications that are used to understand improtant issues in the life and health sciences, such as population growth, disease detection and treatment,genetic research and possible cures for diseases, drug development, clinical trials, evaluation of new drug efficacy, screening and prevention methods, assessment of rehabilitation and recovery, alternative therapies, and quality of life. The book successfully upholds the goals of ESS2e by combining both previously-published and newly developed contributions written by over 100 leading academics, researchers, and practitioner in a comprehensive, approachable format. The result is a succinct reference that unveils modern, cutting-edge approaches to acquiring, analyzing, and presenting data across diverse subject areas within these disciplines, including biology, epidemiology, biomedicine, physiology, public health, and disease surveillance.

• ISBN: 978-0-470-40509-3
• Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 1016
• Fecha Publicación: 11/12/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés