Introduction to Biostatistics by Dr Bornwell Sikateyo, PhD-unza

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This set of university notes provides a foundational introduction to Biostatistics, authored by Dr Bornwell Sikateyo, PhD. The material is designed for tertiary-level students pursuing degrees, diplomas, or certificates in public health, medicine, biomedical sciences, or related professional programmes. It covers essential learning objectives, including the definitions of statistics and biostatistics, different types of variables (continuous, categorical, ordinal, nominal, dichotomous), and the key distinction between descriptive and inferential statistics. The notes offer detailed explanations and calculations for measures of central tendency such as mean, median, and mode, as well as measures of variability including range, variance, standard deviation, and interquartile range. This resource is crucial for students and lecturers seeking authoritative revision material to master biostatistical concepts, directly supporting exam preparation and academic success in Zambian colleges and universities. Download these comprehensive notes to strengthen your analytical skills for health research and data interpretation.