biostatistics

[ bahy-oh-stuh-tis-tiks ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)

1. the application of statistics statistics to biological and medical data.

Other Words From

• bi·o·stat·is·ti·cian [bahy-oh-stat-, uh, -, stish, -, uh, n], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of biostatistics¹

First recorded in 1945–50; bio- + statistics

Example Sentences

However, the challenge has always been to interpret this vast and detailed dataset, says Xiang Zhou, professor of biostatistics at the University of Michigan School of Public Health and senior author of the study.

From Science Daily

As it reads now, the proposed policy lacks clarity, said Thomas Braun, a biostatistics professor.

From Seattle Times

Later this afternoon we'll hear from two professors at Swansea University – Prof Ann John, who focuses on public health and psychiatry, and Prof Michael Gravenor, who specialises in biostatistics and epidemiology.

From BBC

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

Many of the committee’s other 12 provisional members are experts in biostatistics and data analysis whose research does not focus primarily on alcohol and health.

From New York Times