Part I
Beginning with Biostatistics Basics
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In this part . . .
Get comfortable with mathematical notation that uses numbers, special constants, variables, and mathematical symbols — a must for all you mathophobes.
Review basic statistical concepts — such as probability, randomness, populations, samples, statistical inference, and more — to get ready for the study of biostatistics.
Choose and acquire statistical software (both commercial and free), and discover other ways to do statistical calculations, such as calculators, mobile devices, and web-based programs.
Understand clinical research — how biostatistics influences the design and execution of clinical trials and how treatments are developed and approved.
