, The Essentials of
Biostatistics for Physicians,
Nurses, and Clinicians
ffirs01.indd i 6/15/2011 4:09:04 PM
, The Essentials of
Biostatistics for Physicians,
Nurses, and Clinicians
Michael R. Chernick
Lankenau Institute for Medical Research
Wynnewood, PA
A John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Publication
ffirs02.indd iii 6/15/2011 4:09:05 PM
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data:
Chernick, Michael R.
The essentials of biostatistics for physicians, nurses, and clinicians / Michael R.
Chernick.
p. ; cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-0-470-64185-9 (pbk.)
1. Biometry. I. Title.
[DNLM: 1. Biostatistics. WA 950]
QH323.5C484 2011
570.1'5195–dc22
2011002198
oBook ISBN: 978-1-118-07195-3
ePDF ISBN: 978-1-118-07193-9
ePub ISBN: 978-1-118-07194-6
Printed in Singapore.
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Biostatistics for Physicians,
Nurses, and Clinicians
ffirs01.indd i 6/15/2011 4:09:04 PM
, The Essentials of
Biostatistics for Physicians,
Nurses, and Clinicians
Michael R. Chernick
Lankenau Institute for Medical Research
Wynnewood, PA
A John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Publication
ffirs02.indd iii 6/15/2011 4:09:05 PM
, Copyright © 2011 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved.
Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey.
Published simultaneously in Canada.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,
recording, scanning, or otherwise, except as permitted under Section 107 or 108 of
the 1976 United States Copyright Act, without either the prior written permission
of the Publisher, or authorization through payment of the appropriate per-copy fee to
the Copyright Clearance Center, Inc., 222 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923,
(978) 750-8400, fax (978) 750-4470, or on the web at www.copyright.com. Requests
to the Publisher for permission should be addressed to the Permissions Department,
John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030, (201) 748-6011, fax
(201) 748-6008, or online at http://www.wiley.com/go/permissions.
Limit of Liability/Disclaimer of Warranty: While the publisher and author have used
their best efforts in preparing this book, they make no representations or warranties
with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the contents of this book and
specifically disclaim any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose. No warranty may be created or extended by sales representatives
or written sales materials. The advice and strategies contained herein may not be
suitable for your situation. You should consult with a professional where appropriate.
Neither the publisher nor author shall be liable for any loss of profit or any other
commercial damages, including but not limited to special, incidental, consequential,
or other damages.
For general information on our other products and services or for technical support,
please contact our Customer Care Department within the United States at
(800) 762-2974, outside the United States at (317) 572-3993 or fax (317) 572-4002.
Wiley also publishes its books in a variety of electronic formats. Some content that
appears in print may not be available in electronic formats. For more information
about Wiley products, visit our web site at www.wiley.com.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data:
Chernick, Michael R.
The essentials of biostatistics for physicians, nurses, and clinicians / Michael R.
Chernick.
p. ; cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-0-470-64185-9 (pbk.)
1. Biometry. I. Title.
[DNLM: 1. Biostatistics. WA 950]
QH323.5C484 2011
570.1'5195–dc22
2011002198
oBook ISBN: 978-1-118-07195-3
ePDF ISBN: 978-1-118-07193-9
ePub ISBN: 978-1-118-07194-6
Printed in Singapore.
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