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Intuitive Biostatistics: A Nonmathematical Guide to Statistical Thinking, 4th Edition by Harvey Motulsky, founder of GraphPad Software, teaches statistical interpretation conceptually rather than mathematically. Health-science, medical, nursing, and life-science programs can source it in bulk directly through Global Academic Supply.
Key Features
- 4th edition paperback, Oxford University Press, 2017
- Nonmathematical, conceptual approach to statistical thinking and interpretation
- Organized in parts covering probability and sampling, confidence intervals, continuous variables, and P values/statistical significance, building to more advanced topics
- Written for readers without a prior biostatistics course
Specifications
- Author: Harvey Motulsky
- Publisher: Oxford University Press
- Edition: 4th
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN-13: 9780190643560
- ISBN-10: 0190643560
- Publication date: 2017
Buy in Bulk from Global Academic Supply
Intuitive Biostatistics, 4th Edition is available to order through Global Academic Supply at $76.99 per copy for 5+, $73.99 for 10+, and $69.99 for 25+, against a $79.99 list price. Institutions can pay by purchase order with Net-30 terms, and tax-exempt certificates are accepted for qualifying organizations.
About This Edition
Written by Harvey Motulsky, founder and CEO of GraphPad Software, Intuitive Biostatistics teaches statistical thinking through concepts and interpretation rather than formulas and derivations. It is a natural bulk title for health-science, medical, and life-science courses that need students to correctly interpret statistics without a prior math-heavy statistics background.
Product Details
| ISBN-13 | 9780190643560 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 0190643560 |
| Edition | 4th |
| Authors | Harvey Motulsky |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Publication date | 2017 |
| Format | Paperback |
| Language | English |
| Category | Physical Sciences & Mathematics |
| List price | $79.99 / copy |
| Min. order | 5 copies |
| Condition | New |
Table of Contents
- Part A: Introducing Statistics — Statistics and Probability; Complexities of Probability; From Sample to Population
- Part B: Introducing Confidence Intervals — Proportion; Survival Data; Counted Data
- Part C: Continuous Variables — Graphing; Types of Variables; Quantifying Scatter; Gaussian Distribution; Lognormal Distribution; Confidence Interval of a Mean; Theory of Confidence Intervals; Error Bars
- Part D: P Values and Statistical Significance
The book continues with additional parts on hypothesis testing, comparing groups, regression and correlation, and further statistical methods; a full chapter-level listing beyond Part D was not confirmed for this listing.
Key Topics
- 4th edition paperback, Oxford University Press, 2017
- Nonmathematical, conceptual approach to statistical thinking and interpretation
- Organized in parts covering probability and sampling, confidence intervals, continuous variables, and P values/statistical significance, building to more advanced topics
- Written for readers without a prior biostatistics course
Who This Is For
- Health-science students and researchers who need to interpret statistical results but have not taken a formal biostatistics course, including medical, nursing, and life-science programs.
Institutional & Bulk Ordering
- Minimum order: 5 copies, with tiered pricing at higher quantities
- Purchase orders and Net-30 terms accepted for qualifying institutions
- Tax-exempt certificates accepted for qualifying accounts
- Free worldwide shipping, no sales tax
Edition & Identifier Check
Always confirm this exact ISBN-13 and edition (9780190643560) against your syllabus or procurement request before ordering — editions of this title are not interchangeable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is this book for?
A: Health-science students and researchers who need to interpret statistical results but have not taken a formal biostatistics course, including medical, nursing, and life-science programs.
Q: What edition and format is this?
A: The 4th edition, paperback, published by Oxford University Press in 2017.
Q: Does this book require a math background?
A: No. It takes a nonmathematical, conceptual approach focused on interpreting statistical results correctly, rather than deriving formulas.
Q: What bulk pricing tiers apply to this title?
A: $76.99 per copy for 5+, $73.99 for 10+, and $69.99 for 25+, against a $79.99 list price.
Q: Is it in stock for a bulk order?
A: Yes, it's currently in stock and available for bulk order.