CatchUp Maths and STATS : For the Life and Medical Sciences

Taylor, Gordon, Taylor, Jacquelyn, Harris, Michael

ISBN 10: 1904842119 / ISBN 13: 9781904842118

Published by Scion Publishing Limited, 2005

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Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: CatchUp Maths and STATS : For the Life and Medical Sciences
• Publisher: Scion Publishing Limited
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1904842119
• ISBN 13: 9781904842118
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Good

About this title

Synopsis

Many students now start life and medical science degrees lacking some of the core background knowledge which underpins their studies. Catch Up books are written to bring these students up to speed quickly and easily, enabling them to better understand, and follow, their university courses. The books are presented in an easy-to-use format with a wealth of examples relevant to biology and medicine. Written in a simple, clear and logical manner, they help the reader get to grips with the subject quickly and easily. The books are now widely recommended on undergraduate courses in the life, medical and biomedical sciences and Catch Up Maths & Stats has also found favour with PhD students, researchers and academics who need a quick primer in the subject.
Contents
Mathematics section Handling numbers; Working with fractions; Percentages; Powers; Approximation and errors; Introduction to graphs; The gradient of a graph; Algebra; Polynomials; Algebraic equations; Quadratic equations; Simultaneous equations; Sequences and series of numbers; Working with powers; Logarithms; Exponential growth and decay; Circles and spheres; Differential calculus; Integral calculus; Using and recognising graphs.
Applications of mathematics section SI units; Moles; pH; Buffers; Kinetics
Statistics section The language of statistics; Describing data: measuring averages; Standard deviation; Checking for a normal distribution; Degrees of freedom; How to use statistics to make comparisons; The standard error of the mean; Confidence intervals; Probability; Significance and P values; Tests of significance; t tests; Analysis of variance; The chi-squared test; Correlation; Regression; Bayesian statistics
Answers to 'Test yourself' questions Appendix 1: Flow chart for choosing statistical tests Appendix 2: Critical values for the t distribution Appendix 3: Critical values for the chi-squared distribution Index

Synopsis

As the number of students entering university continues to expand, many students lack the necessary preparatory background in key subject areas. These new Scion books bring students up to speed with the subject skills they need. The books focus on introducing the major principles of the subject alongside examples which show the relevance of this knowledge for their chosen university course. The books are intended to be used both prior to starting university, and as concise textbooks for introductory courses. Many students now begin life and medical science degrees with little mathematical knowledge. Catch Up Maths & Stats provides an overview of the maths and stats required for these degree programmes with relevant examples to aid the learning process. The book starts at an introductory level (Handling Numbers) but covers all of the maths and stats required by starting undergraduates.