Statistics For The Health Sciences: A Non-Mathematical Introduction By
Dr John Reidy, Professor Christine Dancey, Dr Richard...

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Statistics for the Health Sciences is a highly readable & accessible textbook on understanding statistics for the health sciences both conceptually & via the SPSS programme The authors give clear explanations of the concepts underlying statistical analyses & descriptions of how these analyses are applied in health science research without complex maths formulae The textbook takes students from the basics of research design hypothesis testing & descriptive statistical techniques through to more advanced inferential statistical tests that health science students are likely to encounter The strengths & weaknesses of different techniques are critically appraised throughout & the authors emphasise how they may be used both in research & to inform best practice care in health settings Exercises & tips throughout the book allow students to practice using SPSS The companion website provides further practical experience of conducting statistical analyses Features include multiple choice questions for both student & lecturer use full Powerpoint slides for lecturers practical exercises using SPSS additional practical exercises using SAS & RThis is an essential textbook for students studying beginner & intermediate level statistics across the health sciences