noun
- a scientist who applies statistical methods and analysis to biological and medical data and research
Usage: professional/technical term; commonly used in medical research, public health, and pharmaceutical industries
Examples
- The biostatistician analyzed the clinical trial data to determine if the new drug was effective.
- Our team hired a biostatistician to help design the study and interpret the results.
- Biostatisticians play a crucial role in ensuring that medical research is scientifically sound.
- She worked as a biostatistician for a major pharmaceutical company for ten years.
- The biostatistician used advanced statistical models to identify patterns in the patient population.
- Many biostatisticians hold advanced degrees in statistics, mathematics, or related fields.