Research Methodology in the Medical and Biological Sciences - Softcover

Laake, Petter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0123738741 ISBN 13: 9780123738745

Publisher: Academic Press, 2007

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Synopsis:

Providing easy-to-access information, this unique sourcebook covers the wide range of topics that a researcher must be familiar with in order to become a successful experimental scientist. Perfect for aspiring as well as practicing professionals in the medical and biological sciences, it discusses a broad range of topics that are common, yet not traditionally considered part of formal curricula. The information presented also facilitates communication across conventional disciplinary boundaries, in line with the increasingly multidisciplinary nature of modern research projects. It is perfect for students with various professional backgrounds providing a broad scientific perspective. Easily accessible, concise material makes learning about diverse methods achievable in today's fast-paced world. Extensive online resources include further reading suggestions, data files, statistical tables, and the StaTable application package.

About the Author:

Professor, M.Sc. PhD, Petter Laake has since 1989 been a staff member of the Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Department of Biostatistics, University of Oslo. He has 20 years of experience in lecturing, communicating and advising in statistics, at all levels and for various target groups. Since 2001, he has worked with the postgraduate studies programme at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, and has been in charge of the mandatory basic course in research methods. He has written and edited several text books in research methodology and statistics.

About this edition

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0123738741
• ISBN 13: 9780123738745
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 510