In: Statistics and Probability
1. Mention and define Statistics and
Biostatistics
2. State the function and application of the
Biostatistics in the COVID-19 pandemic?
Statistics: Statistics is the branch of mathematics in which we collect data,presentation , analysis and interpretation of data. Statistics also refers to the numbers that are used to describe the data or relationship.
Bio-statistics: Branch of statistics that deals with data that is related to living organism. The goal of bio-statistics is to disentangle the data received and make valid inference taht can be used to solve problem in public health. Biostatistics used the application of statistical method to conduct research in the area of biology , public health and medicine .
Bio- statistics that means handling of data related to public health like as covid -19 pandemic.So we used new technologies to fight COVID-19 .Data can help authorities identify the most vulnerable communities.
We are facing a global crisis. the decisions leaders will make over the coming weeks will shape the world for years to come.From public health perspective, to combat an epidemic, officials must take a number of action, such as build awairness, setguidlines for health professionals, target infection cluster, limit population movement, and allocate scarce resources. These decision will iinfluence how many people will survive and how many people will die over the coming days, week or months. One basis for taking these decisions is the availability of the right data and correct data.
Monitoring Population movements using mobile phone data.
Identidy community at risk through correct data.