Nelson, Michael  (Nutritionist), <br/><br/>
Statistics in nutrition and dietetics / 
Michael Nelson. 
 - xvii, 373 pages:  illustrations ;  26 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>The scientific method -- Populations and samples -- Principles of measurement -- Probability and types of distribution -- Confidence intervals and significance testing -- Two sample comparisons for normal distributions: the t-test -- Non-parametric two-sample tests -- Contingency tables, chi-squared test, and Fisher's Exact Test -- McNemar's test -- Association: correlation and regression -- Analysis of variance -- Design, sample size, and power -- Describing statistical models and selecting appropriate tests -- Designing a research protocol -- Presenting results to different audiences: an introduction 
<br/><br/> 'As evidence-based practice and research become increasingly important for all health professionals, Statistics in Nutrition and Dietetics provides an easy-to-read introductory textbook written specifically for students on nutrition and dietetics courses. Assuming no prior knowledge and written in a clear, accessible style, it places statistics in the context of nutrition and dietetic practice, making it a vital resource for undergraduate and postgraduate research projects and dissertations and in applying theory and evidence to practice'-- 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781118930649  RM272.48 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Nutritional Sciences--statistics & numerical data.<br/>Statistics as Topic.<br/>Research Design.