Principles of Experimental Design for the Life Sciences - Hardcover

Selwyn, Murray R.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0849394619 ISBN 13: 9780849394614

Publisher: CRC Press, 1996

Synopsis

Let this down-to-earth book be your guide to the statistical integrity of your work. Without relying on the detailed and complex mathematical explanations found in many other statistical texts, Principles of Experimental Design for the Life Sciences teaches how to design, conduct, and interpret top-notch life science studies. Learn about the planning of biomedical studies, the principles of statistical design, sample size estimation, common designs in biological experiments, sequential clinical trials, high dimensional designs and process optimization, and the correspondence between objectives, design, and analysis. Each of these important topics is presented in an understandable and non-technical manner, free of statistical jargon and formulas. Written by a biostatistical consultant with 25 years of experience, Principles of Experimental Design for the Life Sciences is filled with real-life examples from the author's work that you can quickly and easily apply to your own. These examples illustrate the main concepts of experimental design and cover a broad range of application areas in both clinical and nonclinical research. With this one innovative, helpful book you can improve your understanding of statistics, enhance your confidence in your results, and, at long last, shake off those statistical shackles!

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About the Author

Murray R. Selwyn

From the Back Cover

Without relying on the detailed and complex mathematical explanations found in many other statistical texts, Principles of Experimental Design for the Life Sciences teaches how to design, conduct, and interpret top-notch life science studies. Learn about planning biomedical studies, the principles of statistical design, sample size estimation, common designs in biological experiments, sequential clinical trials, high dimensional designs and process optimization, and the correspondence between objectives, design, and analysis. Each of these important topics is presented in an understandable and non-technical manner, free of statistical jargon and formulas. The book also includes real-life examples from the author's 25-year biostatistical consulting career. With Principles of Experimental Design for the Life Sciences you can improve your understanding of statistics, enhance your confidence in your results, and, at long last, shake off those statistical shackles!

Edition details

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0849394619
• ISBN 13: 9780849394614
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 174