Data Handling in Biomedical Science

Packed with worked examples and problems for you to try. this book will help to improve your confidence and skill in data-handling. The mathematical methods needed for problem solving are described in the first part of the book, with chapters covering topics such as indices, graphs and logarithms.

The following eight chapters explore data-handling using different areas of microbiology and biochemistry including microbial growth, enzymes and radioactivity as examples. Each chapter is fully illustrated with worked examples that provide a step-by-step guide to the solution of the most common problems, over 30 exercises, ranging in difficulty and length, allow you to practise your skills and are accompanied by a full set of hints and solutions.

About the Author

Peter White taught practical classes and tutorials in microbiology for over 30 years during his time as a Lecturer and Senior Lecturer at Sheffield University. His research interests include microbial drug-resistance, biochemistry of bacterial walls and metabolism of members of the genus Bacillus. He is a member of the Society for General Microbiology and a past member of the Biochemical Society and the American Society for Microbiology.