About Book
The Textbook of Biostatistics and Research Methodology is a comprehensive guide designed for students, researchers, and professionals in pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences. It provides fundamental concepts and practical applications of statistical methods used in research and industry.
The book begins with measures of central tendency, covering mean, median, and mode with pharmaceutical examples, helping readers understand data distribution in research. It then explores measures of dispersion, including range and standard deviation, which are crucial for analyzing variability in drug formulations and clinical studies.
A dedicated section on correlation explains Karl Pearson’s coefficient and multiple correlation techniques, providing real-world pharmaceutical applications. The regression analysis chapter covers curve fitting, least squares method, and multiple regression, aiding in predictive modeling of drug responses.
The book delves into probability distributions, including binomial, normal, and Poisson distributions, along with sampling techniques, hypothesis testing, and standard error concepts used in pharmaceutical research. Parametric tests, such as t-tests, ANOVA, and least significance difference methods, are thoroughly explained for comparing sample groups in clinical trials.
For non-parametric analysis, tests like the Wilcoxon Rank Sum Test, Mann-Whitney U Test, Kruskal-Wallis Test, and Friedman Test are covered, offering alternatives for non-normally distributed data. The introduction to research methodology discusses the importance of experimental design, plagiarism, and ethical research practices.
The book also covers graphical data representation through histograms, pie charts, cubic graphs, response surface plots, and contour plots, enhancing statistical analysis visualization. The methodology design chapter includes sample size determination, data presentation, and protocol development for cohort and clinical studies.
A section on regression modeling explains hypothesis testing in simple and multiple regression models, incorporating industrial and clinical trial applications using Excel, SPSS, MINITAB®, and R software. It also introduces the Design and Analysis of Experiments, with factorial designs, response surface methodology, and optimization techniques.
With its structured approach, practical pharmaceutical examples, and in-depth statistical concepts, this textbook is an essential resource for students and professionals involved in biostatistics, clinical research, and pharmaceutical industry applications.
About Author
Dr. Kapil Pal is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Jaipur National University, Jaipur. He earned his M.Sc. in Mathematics from the University of Rajasthan and completed his Ph.D. in Lie Theory from the School of Life and Basic Sciences, Jaipur National University. With nearly 19 years of experience in teaching graduate and postgraduate courses, Dr. Pal has been invited as an expert speaker at numerous national universities. He has authored several highly cited research papers with significant impact factors and actively participates in national and international conferences, seminars, workshops, and faculty development programs (FDPs). In addition, he has served on the organizing committees for both national and international conferences and holds a patent for his contributions to the field. Dr. Pal has also chaired sessions at national conferences, authored a book, and been a resource person for faculty development programs at both national and international levels.
Dr. Nidhi Sharma is a distinguished and accomplished chemist with a profound impact on both the academic and research fields of Chemistry. She earned her Ph.D. from the prestigious Pacific Academy of Higher Education and Research University in Udaipur, where her pioneering research laid the foundation for her future contributions to the scientific community. Currently serving as the Head of the Chemistry Department at Hukumchand Noble Institute of Science and Technology in Danta, Ajmer, Dr. Nidhi is renowned for her dedication to advancing chemical science and education. She has presented her research at numerous national and international conferences. Dr. Nidhi's extensive body of work has been widely recognized and published in highly reputed, peer-reviewed international journals. In 2024, she was awarded both Indian and German patents for her innovative research work.
Dr. Abhishek Dwivedi Professor and Principal Dr Satyendra Kumar Memorial College of Pharmacy RKDF University Bhopal M.P. India He is life member of various Societies viz Society of Pharmacognosy , APTI,IPA, Asian Council of Science and Life Science Leaflets. He is actively engaged in research and has published over 82 articles in National and International journal of repute, besides he has also participated and presented papers in many National and International conferences about 40 paper and poster presentations. And also published 06 books national and International levels and 03 book chapters ,12 Indian and International patents on his name guided 40 PG and 2 Ph.D awarded and 8Ph.D Scholars register under his guidance. Received Best Distinguish Professor Award by IPA in the year 2021. 03 international visit and attend the conferences at Asian Institute of Medicine, Science and Technology University in Malaysia, Chiang Mai University Thailand and Universal College of Medical Sciences Nepal, also serving as Editor, International Journal of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Associate Editor, Int. J. of Drug Discovery and Herbal Research, Associate Director in Sakun Publication House. He is associated with many esteemed journals as member of the Editorial board also involved in teaching and research related to Herbal Medicine. His area of research includes Pharmacognosy, Pharmacology, Standardization of Herbal Drugs, Biodiversity of plants, Phytochemistry of Plants etc.
Dr. Dipanwita Chaudhuri Sil is an Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Botany at Holy Cross College, Agartala. She holds a Ph.D. in Botany with a specialization in Aerobiology. Her teaching focuses on Plant Taxonomy and Aerobiology. In 2019, Dr. Sil completed a 15-day Refresher Course on 'Science and Technology for Social Development' at the Faculty Development Center of Tripura University, earning an A grade. She also led a year-long research project titled "To survey pollen grains and fungal spores in the atmosphere of Agartala and adjoining areas," funded by the Department of Biotechnology, New Delhi. Dr. Sil has actively participated in various workshops and webinars. Notably, she served as the Organizing Secretary for a workshop on 'Methods of Orchid Cultivation, Botanical Garden Establishment and Herbarium Preparation' held on January 6-7, 2022, at Holy Cross College, Agartala. Additionally, she coordinated an online 'Training and Project Awareness Session' on 'How to Read Scientific Literature' on July 14, 2021, in collaboration with Project MANAV—The Human Atlas Initiative by NCCS, IISER-Pune, and Persistent Systems, funded by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India. Her research contributions include a publication titled "Pollen fertility, Viability and in vitro germination studies in Mucuna bracteata DC EX Kurz from Tripura," featured in the book "Biological sciences Impacts on Modern civilization, Current and Future Challenges" (ISBN: 978-81-947417-9-4) by New Delhi Publishers in 2020. Dr. Sil is a lifetime member of the East Himalayan Society for Spermatophyte Taxonomy and the Aerobiological Society of India. Her dedication to teaching, research, and active participation in academic events significantly contributes to the advancement of botanical sciences at Holy Cross College and beyond.
Dr. Rupesh Kumar Mani, Professor and Head in the Department of pharmacology Al-Ameen College of Pharmacy, Bangalore, Karnataka. He has completed his undergraduate at The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R. University by 1996. Done his postgraduate and PhD in Pharmacology at Jadavpur University, Kolkata. He worked as a professor in National and International universities. He is having 50 National and 40 International publications in various journals. He has been awarded the Best Researcher Award by VD Good International Association during the year 2019. He has guided 25 Postgraduates. He is a member of the editorial board in various journals. Also, he is a approved Post graduate and PhD guide at Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore.
