Chapter 3. Probability and Probability Models

  1. Chap T. Le Distinguished Professor of Biostatistics Director of Biostatistics

Published Online: 20 MAY 2003

DOI: 10.1002/0471308889.ch3

Book Title

Introductory Biostatistics

Introductory Biostatistics

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How to Cite

Le, C. T. (2003) Probability and Probability Models, in Introductory Biostatistics, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, USA. doi: 10.1002/0471308889.ch3

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  1. Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Minnesota, USA

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 20 MAY 2003
  2. Published Print: 21 MAR 2003

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9780471418160

Online ISBN: 9780471308881

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Keywords:

  • uncertainty;
  • probability;
  • probability models;
  • statistical relationship;
  • measure of agreement;
  • positive predictivity;
  • negative predictivity;
  • normal distribution;
  • binomial distribution;
  • t-distribution;
  • chi-square distribution

Summary

A random selection is defined as one in which each person has an equal chance of being selected. In this chapter we deal with the concept of probability and some simple applications in making health decisions. A problem solving section appears at the end of the chapter.

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