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
Dr David Robert Grimes, an expert in biostatistics, at Trinity College in Dublin, said more research was needed.
From BBC • Dec. 12, 2024
Lida Wang, a doctoral student in the biostatistics program, and Chachrit Khunsriraksakul, who earned a doctorate in bioinformatics and geonomics in 2022 and his medical degree in May from Penn State, co-led the study.
From Science Daily • May 20, 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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