Definition

The use of statistical methods to analyze data related to living organisms and health.

Example

Biostatistics is essential for understanding the effectiveness of new medical treatments.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of biostatistics?

Yeah, isn't it about using statistics in biology and medicine?

Exactly! It's really important for analyzing health data.

I find it fascinating how it can help improve patient outcomes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Biostatistics is formed from "bio-" (from Greek "bios", meaning life) and "statistics" (from Latin "statisticus", meaning of state or political). The word refers to the application of statistical methods to biological and health-related processes, essentially the study of life through statistics.

Memory Tip

Think of 'bio-' meaning life and 'statistics' relating to data — biostatistics is all about using data to understand life.

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