S. Michelson Bücher

The book addresses the challenges of navigating uncertainty in biological and chemical processes, emphasizing the importance of biostatistics in extracting meaningful insights from noisy data. It highlights the risks associated with the misuse of statistical tools, especially with the rise of user-friendly software that can lead to errors in analysis. By providing guidance on selecting the right tools and understanding their limitations, the handbook aims to empower readers to make informed decisions and recognize when to seek expert help in their statistical endeavors.

Good statistical design of experimental and analytical methods is a fundamental component of successful research. The set of tools that has evolved to implement these processes of design and analysis is called Biostatistics. Using these tools blindly or by rote is a recipe for failure. The Biostatistics Cookbook is intended for research scientists who want to understand why they do a particular test or analysis as well as how to do it. It is meant as an interpreter as well as a guide, helping the researcher to illuminate and communicate his or her results as accurately, concisely, and universally as possible.