Statistics For The Health Sciences : A Non-Mathematical Introduction Paperback

Christine P. Dancey

Statistics for the Health Sciences is a highly readable and accessible textbook on understanding statistics for the health sciences, both conceptually and via the SPSS programme. The authors give clear explanations of the concepts underlying statistical analyses and descriptions of how these analyses are applied in health science research without complex maths formulae. The textbook takes students from the basics of research design, hypothesis testing and descriptive statistical techniques through to more advanced inferential statistical tests that health science students are likely to encounter. The strengths and weaknesses of different techniques are critically appraised throughout, and the authors emphasise how they may be used both in research and to inform best practice care in health settings. Exercises and tips throughout the book allow students to practice using SPSS. The companion website provides further practical experience of conducting statistical analyses. Features include: * multiple choice questions for both student and lecturer use * full Powerpoint slides for lecturers * practical exercises using SPSS * additional practical exercises using SAS and R This is an essential textbook for students studying beginner and intermediate level statistics across the health sciences

1849203369

9781849203364

English

SAGE Publications Inc

04 Apr 2012

584

Christine Dancey studied undergraduate psychology between 1980 and 1983 at Goldsmiths College London. Christine worked as a part-time tutor at Goldsmiths before studying for her PhD (1986–1990). In 1990 she took up a lectureship at UEL, teaching general psychology and research methods. Christine is a chartered health psychologist and chartered scientist. Professor Christine Dancey and her chronic illness research team are working with sufferers and health professionals to elucidate the myriad of psychosocial factors, and the relationships between them, which are involved in chronic illness, especially those in which the cause of the illness is unclear

Dr John Reidy

Dr Richard Rowe

Statistics for the Health Sciences engagingly presents the key analytic issues that students and professionals need to understand in the most accessible and vivid way possible. Full of real examples and practical exercises, the book successfully avoids getting bogged down with complex maths and formulae' - Dennis Howitt at Loughborough University The chapter overviews, absence of statistical formulae and use of appropriate examples and student exercises make this a very 'hands on' and practical text' - Merryl E Harvey, Birmingham City University