Basic Statistics

Appendix C

Computer Statistical Program Resources

The history of statistical analysis substantially predates the evolution of computer-
based statistical program capabilities. But advances in computer hardware systems
and software program capabilities have revolutionized our ability to perform relatively
basic computations on small and large databases, and to comprehend and execute
difficult analyses.

C.l COMPUTER SYSTEMS FOR BIOMEDICAL EDUCATION AND

RESEARCH

Large and powerful central computer systems in academic settings provide the latest

and broadest array of programs for specialized research and analysis. These academic

computer resources can also advance teaching of students with hands-on access at

individual keyboards in whole classrooms. Students can log in to these powerful

systems to learn the programs and prepare their home work. Now, not only computer

science students but students in fields such as public health and biomedical studies

can quickly grasp essentials and gain experience with real-world data and concepts,

online.

Basic Statistics: A Primer for the Biomedical Sciences, Fourth Edition.

By Olive Jean Dunn and Virginia A. Clark

Copyright @ 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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