Biostatistics with Python: Apply Python for biostatistics with hands-on biomedical and biotechnology projects

Learn how to utilize biostatistics with Python for excelling in research and biomedical professions with practical exemplar projects
Key Features

Bridge the gap between biostatistics and life sciences with Python
Work with practical exercises for real-world data analysis in biology and medicine
Access a portfolio of exemplar projects in the domains of biomedicine, biotechnology, and biology
Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Book Description

This book leverages the author’s decade-long experience in biostatistics and data science to simplify the practical use of biostatistics with Python. The chapters show you how to clean and describe your data effectively, setting a solid foundation for accurate analysis and proficiency in biostatistical inference to help you draw meaningful conclusions from your data through hypothesis testing and effect size analysis.

The book walks you through predictive modeling to harness the power of Python to create robust predictive analytics that can drive your research and professional projects forward. You'll explore clinical biostatistics, learn how to design studies, conduct survival analysis, and synthesize evidence from multiple studies with meta-analysis – skills that are crucial for making informed decisions based on comprehensive data reviews. The concluding chapters will enhance your ability to analyze biological variables, enabling you to perform detailed and accurate data analysis for biological research. This book's unique blend of biostatistics and Python helps you find practical solutions that make complex concepts easy to grasp and apply.

By the end of this biostatistics book, you’ll have moved from theoretical knowledge to practical experience, allowing you to perform biostatistical analysis confidently and accurately.
What you will learn

Get to grips with the basics of biostatistics and Python programming
Clean and describe data using Python
Familiarize yourself with hypothesis testing and effect size analysis
Explore predictive modeling in biostatistics
Understand clinical study design and survival analysis
Gain a clear understanding of the meta-analysis of clinical research data
Analyze biological variables with Python
Discover practical data analysis for biological research

Who this book is for

This book is for life science professionals, researchers, biomedical professionals, and aspiring biostatisticians who want to integrate biostatistics into their work or research. A basic understanding of life sciences, biology, or medicine is recommended to fully benefit from this book.