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Biostatistics
BIOSTATISTICSBiostatistics in the public health context consists primarily of developing descriptive statistics describing the overall health and well being of a population. These statistics include such measures as birth, death, and infant death rates; disease incidence and prevalence; and trends of this data over time. Proper adjustment of these rates so as to allow for correct interpretation of and comparison among populations also falls within the purview of the public health biostatistician. The biostatistician works closely with other public health disciplines to develop outcome measures to ascertain the effectiveness of programmatic activities and to develop the means to collect such measures, which may include surveys, lab reports, and hospital discharge data. Neil Casey (see also: Birth Certificates; Data Sources and Collection Methods; Statistics for Public Health; Vital Statistics ) |
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Casey, Neil. "Biostatistics." Encyclopedia of Public Health. 2002. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. Casey, Neil. "Biostatistics." Encyclopedia of Public Health. 2002. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3404000109.html Casey, Neil. "Biostatistics." Encyclopedia of Public Health. 2002. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3404000109.html |
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biostatistics
biostatistics (by-oh-stă-tist-iks) n. statistical information and techniques used with special reference to studies of health and social problems. See also demography, vital statistics.
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"biostatistics." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "biostatistics." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O62-biostatistics.html "biostatistics." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O62-biostatistics.html |
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biostatistics
biostatistics see biometrics . |
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"biostatistics." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "biostatistics." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-X-biostats.html "biostatistics." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-X-biostats.html |
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