From the reviews:
„You really do not need any previous experience … can acquire the basic statistical skills in a relatively short time. … The book not only addresses statistics but also engages readers into scientific thinking … . A detailed index is also included. Overall, the book is well written and would be good reading for … . Applied statisticians and medical practitioners would also benefit from this book. Libraries should have a copy … . an excellent reference for undergraduate biostatistics and epidemiology courses.“ (Isaac Dialsingh, Journal of the Royal Statistical Society, (168) 1, 2004)
Biostatistics and Epidemiology
A Primer for Health and Biomedical Professionals
von Sylvia Wassertheil-SmollerFor the new edition of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Dr. Wassertheil-Smoller has included several new chapters (genetic statistics, molecular epidemiology, scientific integrity and research ethics) and a new appendix on the basic concepts of genetics and a glossary of genetic terminology. She has also expanded the coverage of multi-center trials (an important aspect of implementation of the standards of evidence-based medicine), controversies in screening for prostate, colon, breast, and other cancers.
