The Fundamentals of Biomedical Science series is written to reflect the challenges of practicing biomedical science today. It draws together essential basic science with insights into laboratory practice to show how an understanding of the biology of disease is coupled to the analytical approaches that lead to diagnosis. The series - Understands the complex roles of Biomedical Scientists in the modern practice of medicine. - Understands the development needs of employers and the Profession. - Addresses the need for understanding of a range of fundamental sciences in the context of Biomedicine. - Places the theoretical aspects of Biomedical Science in their practical context. Data Handling and Analysis provides a broad review of the quantitative skills needed to be an effective biomedical scientist. Spanning the collection, presentation, and analysis of data - and drawing on relevant examples throughout - Data Handling and Analysis is the ideal introduction to the subject for any student of biomedical science.

Author Biography

Dr Andrew Blann is Honorary Senior Lecturer in Medicine and Consultant Clinical Scientist in the University of Birmingham Centre for Cardiovascular Sciences, Department of Medicine, Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust and a visiting lecturer in the Department of Biomedical Science, University of Wolverhampton. A Deputy Chief Examiner in Haematology at the Institute of Biomedical Science, Andrew has edited several books, and is co-author of Haematology, part of the Fundamentals of Biomedical Science series.