The Evolution of the Use of Mathematics in Cancer Research
Author | : Pedro Jose Gutiérrez Diez |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 403 |
Release | : 2012-02-17 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781461423973 |
ISBN-13 | : 146142397X |
Rating | : 4/5 (73 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: The book will provide an exhaustive and clear explanation of how Statistics, Mathematics and Informatics have been used in cancer research, and seeks to help cancer researchers in achieving their objectives. To do so, state-of-the-art Biostatistics, Biomathematics and Bioinformatics methods will be described and discussed in detail through illustrative and capital examples taken from cancer research work already published. The book will provide a guide for cancer researchers in using Statistics, Mathematics and Informatics, clarifying the contribution of these logical sciences to the study of cancer, thoroughly explaining their procedures and methods, and providing criteria to their appropriate use.