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Introduction to Data Analysis and Graphical Presentation in Biostatistics with R
Thomas W. Macfarland
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Description for Introduction to Data Analysis and Graphical Presentation in Biostatistics with R
Paperback. Series: SpringerBriefs in Statistics. Num Pages: 167 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, 14 colour illustrations, 20 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: PBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 331.
Through real-world datasets, this book shows the reader how to work with material in biostatistics using the open source software R. These include tools that are critical to dealing with missing data, which is a pressing scientific issue for those engaged in biostatistics. Readers will be equipped to run analyses and make graphical presentations based on the sample dataset and their own data. The hands-on approach will benefit students and ensure the accessibility of this book for readers with a basic understanding of R.
Topics include: an introduction to Biostatistics and R, data exploration, descriptive statistics and measures of central ... Read more
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
167
Condition
New
Series
SpringerBriefs in Statistics
Number of Pages
167
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319025315
SKU
V9783319025315
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About Thomas W. Macfarland
Dr. MacFarland (tommac@nova.edu) is Senior Research Associate (Office of Institutional Effectiveness, http://www.nova.edu/ie/) and Associate Professor (Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences, http://scis.nova.edu/) at Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA. Dr. MacFarland first used S on a UNIX platform in 1988 to teach statistics for face-to-face and online distance education students majoring in the computing sciences and later in ... Read more
Reviews for Introduction to Data Analysis and Graphical Presentation in Biostatistics with R
From the book reviews: “This text serves as an introduction to the use of R in biostatistics. It has specifically been structured to demonstrate the use of R syntax as opposed to the use of a point-and-select graphical user interface. … Small and easy-to-follow confidence-building examples have been used throughout this text. … This monograph is very useful not ... Read more