Mathematics and Statistics for Life Scientists

Instant Notes titles focus on core information and are designed to help undergraduate students come to grips with a subject quickly and easily.

This book is aimed at undergraduate life science students who need to improve or brush-up their mathematical and statistical skills to a level which will make the quantitative components of most undergraduate biological courses accessible. In Part I, Mathematics in Biology, emphasis is placed on the application of mathematical topics to biology. Material is provided in a uniform, structured format to aid accessibility. Each chapter begins with a definition of the concepts and purpose that a topic addresses, the general biological applications of the topic, and a set of key notes which provide a list of the essential points. The focus is on the understanding of the application of a basic set of mathematical techniques in a biological framework. In Part II, Statistics in Biology, the text concentrates on providing a transparent, structured, easy-to-understand overview of statistical testing. Detailed biological examples of the application of common statistical tests are provided to aid the student's understanding.