biostatistics
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of biostatistics
First recorded in 1945–50; bio- + statistics
Example Sentences
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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
For the study, Kaidi Kang, a biostatistics PhD student, Simon Vandekar, PhD, associate professor of Biostatistics, and colleagues analyzed data from more than 77,000 brain scans across 63 studies.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 27, 2024
As it reads now, the proposed policy lacks clarity, said Thomas Braun, a biostatistics professor.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 12, 2024
Dr Peter Campbell, a professor of epidemiology and biostatistics at the college, said eliminating the financial burden meant his students were able to choose their paths in medicine without worrying about what it might pay.
From BBC ● Feb. 27, 2024
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