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Statistics: A Core Tool for Biomedical Decision-Making

  • Statistics helps make informed decisions in biomedical engineering by analyzing data amidst uncertainty
  • Biomedical engineers use statistics to interpret patient data and ensure evidence-based outcomes

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Kristina Ropella's Introduction to Statistics for Biomedical Engineers emphasizes the role of statistics in biomedical decision-making, from data collection to hypothesis testing. It covers probability models, power analysis, and sample size determination, providing essential tools for reliable data interpretation. This book is crucial for evidence-based biomedical research and engineering.

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