About the book:
“Biostatistics” has assumed enormous importance in different
disciplines of agricultural, biological, pharmaceutical and medical sciences.
No doubt, biostatistical methods today had become indispensable tools in all
the phases of human endeavour. This book in an attempt to furnish a simple,
nonmathematical text for those who desire to equip themselves with a knowledge
of the elementary statistical methods used in modern times. This book has been
designed to make the subject more interesting, more comprehensive, and easier
to grasp. The subject is presented in a modulated and graded manner, beginning
with a fundamental core of introductive material, which develops gradually from
the simple to the complex and intricate, thus making the student’s progress
smooth, easy and pleasant.
The lucidity of style and simplicity of expression have been our twin
objectives to remove the awe which is usually associated with most biostatistics
textbooks. We trust that our readers will find the presentation and exposition
of the subject quite lucid. A conscious effort has been made to keep the
treatment simple and non-technical. It is expected that even those who have not
studied biostatistics earlier will find the subject more interesting, and will
be able to acquire an ability to use the basic concepts in their practical and
professional career. The authors have attempted to give as many illustrations
as possible to make the concepts and principles clear to the readers.
Statistical methods cannot be mastered without practice, and therefore, a large
number of review exercises have been given at the end of each chapter, to
enable the readers to review their grasp of the subject and to serve as an aid
for a deeper understanding of the subject.
This text claims to be a complete, thorough and authentic exposition of
the topics dealt with. The subject matter has been interwoven for keeping up
the interest and curiosity of the readers. The authors have tried their best to
glean the latest and to present it in as lucid and logical a manner as
possible. The diagrams provided in this book are specially designed for clarity
and simplicity. A author index of the books we have referred to, has been
included for further reference. The subject index has been provided at the end
of the book, so as to enable the readers to learn the meaning used in the text.
In addition to this, a large number of statistical tables are also included for
immediate reference.
We believe that this revised fifth edition of
the book will cater to the immediate needs of all students, researchers and the
faculty members of the subject and also serve as a good |
