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Catch Up Maths and Stats M. Harris

Catch Up Maths and Stats By M. Harris

Catch Up Maths and Stats by M. Harris


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Many students now begin life and medical science degrees with far less mathematical knowledge than they need - and they struggle as a result. Catch Up Maths & Stats brings students up to speed with the subject quickly and easily.

Catch Up Maths and Stats Summary

Catch Up Maths and Stats: For the Life and Medical Sciences by M. Harris

Many students now start life and medical science degrees lacking some of the core background knowledge which underpins their studies. Catch Up books are written to bring these students up to speed quickly and easily, enabling them to better understand, and follow, their university courses. The books are presented in an easy-to-use format with a wealth of examples relevant to biology and medicine. Written in a simple, clear and logical manner, they help the reader get to grips with the subject quickly and easily. The books are now widely recommended on undergraduate courses in the life, medical and biomedical sciences and Catch Up Maths & Stats has also found favour with PhD students, researchers and academics who need a quick primer in the subject.

Table of Contents

Mathematics section Handling numbers; Working with fractions; Percentages; Powers; Approximation and errors; Introduction to graphs; The gradient of a graph; Algebra; Polynomials; Algebraic equations; Quadratic equations; Simultaneous equations; Sequences and series of numbers; Working with powers; Logarithms; Exponential growth and decay; Circles and spheres; Differential calculus; Integral calculus; Using and recognising graphs. Applications of mathematics section SI units; Moles; pH; Buffers; Kinetics Statistics section The language of statistics; Describing data: measuring averages; Standard deviation; Checking for a normal distribution; Degrees of freedom; How to use statistics to make comparisons; The standard error of the mean; Confidence intervals; Probability; Significance and P values; Tests of significance; t tests; Analysis of variance; The chi-squared test; Correlation; Regression; Bayesian statistics Answers to 'Test yourself' questions Appendix 1: Flow chart for choosing statistical tests Appendix 2: Critical values for the t distribution Appendix 3: Critical values for the chi-squared distribution Index

Additional information

GOR009882581
9781904842118
1904842119
Catch Up Maths and Stats: For the Life and Medical Sciences by M. Harris
Used - Like New
Paperback
Scion Publishing Ltd
2005-08-01
200
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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