Biostatistics
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Definition of biostatistics
: statistical processes and methods applied to the collection, analysis, and interpretation of biological data and especially data relating to human biology, health, and medicine.
Merriam-Webster. (n.d.). Biostatistics. In Merriam-Webster.com dictionary. Retrieved February 26, 2021, from https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biostatistics
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academic collections online
- BoxPlotR
A web-tool for generation of box plots.This application allows users to generate customized box plots in a number of variants based on their data - Nature Research: Statistics for BiologistsThis collection highlights important statistical issues that biologists should be aware of and provides practical advice to help them improve the rigor of their work. Other resources include an online plotting tool and links to statistics guides from other publishers.
- StatistaProvides over 1 million statistics, data, and facts from over 600 industries and 50+ countries.
Coverage:Varies
- ExpasySwiss Resource Bioinformatics Portal, including databases for genes and genomes; proteins and proteomes; evolution and phylogeny; structural and systems biology.
eBooks and Reference
Clinical Prediction Models by ISBN: 3030163989Publication Date: 2019-08-01...Many advances have been made in statistical approaches towards outcome prediction, but a sensible strategy is needed for model development, validation, and updating, such that prediction models can better support medical practice.
A Dictionary of Statistics 3e by ISBN: 9780199679188Publication Date: 2014-05-13This invaluable dictionary covers all aspects of statistics, including terms used in computing, mathematics, and probability, presented in a clear and practical way.