Biomedical Statistics with Computing (Medical Computing Series)

Explains basic statistical methods and their most efficient applications to biomedical data. Includes microcomputer programs in BASIC that can accomplish the computational tasks called for in the text. Explains programs in full and applies them directly to specific procedures. Methods examined range from simple descriptive statistics, tabulation and graphical representation, to linear regression and the comparison of data from different sources. Distinguishes between methods appropriate to qualitative and quantitative data. Includes worked examples and numerous illustrations.