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biostatistics

American  
[bahy-oh-stuh-tis-tiks] / ˌbaɪ oʊ stəˈtɪs tɪks /

noun

(used with a singular verb)
  1. the application of statistics to biological and medical data.


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Origin of biostatistics

First recorded in 1945–50; bio- + statistics

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It was funded by Karolinska Institutet's strategic research area in epidemiology and biostatistics, the Swedish Research Council and the European Research Council.

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026

This gives short shrift to the foundational curriculum in genetics, biochemistry, biostatistics and epidemiology.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

It cited Vinay Prasad, a professor of epidemiology and biostatistics and medicine at UC San Francisco, who praised the NIH move on his blog.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2025

Later this afternoon we'll hear from two professors at Swansea University – Prof Ann John, who focuses on public health and psychiatry, and Prof Michael Gravenor, who specialises in biostatistics and epidemiology.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2024

It’s important to first think about whether you made the right resolution, said Tyler J. VanderWeele, an epidemiology and biostatistics professor and director of the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard University.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 2, 2024

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