BIOSTATISTICS – RONALD

Biostatistics, Second Edition, is a user‑friendly guide to biostatistics that focuses on the proper use and interpretation of statistical methods. This textbook does not require an extensive background in mathematics, making it accessible for all students in the public health sciences field. Instead of highlighting derivations of formulas, the authors provide rationales for the formulas, allowing students to gain a clearer understanding of the link between biology and statistics.

The material on life tables and survival analysis helps students better comprehend recent literature in the health field, particularly studies of chronic disease treatment. This updated edition contains over 40 % new material with modern real‑life examples, exercises, and references, including new chapters on Logistic Regression, Analysis of Survey Data, and Study Designs. The book is recommended for students in the health sciences, public health professionals, and practitioners.