Biostatistics
The use of mathematics to investigate life science related problems
Biostatistics is a field of science that uses mathematics to investigate a number of life science related problems, including those pertaining to genetics, medicine, biology, agriculture, and environmental health. Biostatistics uses algorithms, graphical tools, and statistical models and methods for a variety of applications, including the analysis of DNA sequence data and clinical trial results.
Materials for Biostatistics
Articles/Research
Biostatistics
Description: Information on how biostatistics are used in healthcare
- Source: American Dental Education Association
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- URL: http://explorehealthcareers.org/en/Career/68/Biostatistics
Statistics and Public Health at CDC
Description: Information on the use of statistics in the assessment of public health related issues
- Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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- URL: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/su5502a9.htm
Interactive Tutorials
Population Genetics and Evolution
Description: Information and practice problems on allelic frequency and the Hardy-Weinberg Law of Genetic Equilibrium
- Source: Pearsons Education, Inc.
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- URL: http://www.phschool.com/science/biology_place/labbench/lab8/intro.html
Labs & Experiments
Genetics of Organisms
Description: A virtual lab that uses fruit flies, mono- and dihybrid crosses, and statistics to teach concepts of inheritance
- Source: Pearsons Education, Inc.
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- URL: http://www.phschool.com/science/biology_place/labbench/lab7/intro.html
Teacher Resources
Statistics Education Web (STEW)
Description: Statistics Education Web (STEW) Lesson plans on statistics for K-12 math and science teachers
- Source: American Statistical Association
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- URL: http://www.amstat.org/education/stew/index.cfm
Statistics Education Webinars
Description: Statistics webinars for math and science teachers
- Source: American Statistical Association
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- URL: http://www.amstat.org/education/webinars/index.cfm
