Laboratory Mathematics: Medical and Biological Applications
by Joe Bill Campbell,   June Mundy Campbell (Contributor)

Paperback: 480 pages

Publisher: Mosby; 5th edition (January 15, 1997)

ISBN: 0815113978 | All Editions

This text provides simplified explanations to the calculations that are done in the medical and biological laboratory.  It covers the metric system, conversions, solutions and dilutions, logs, graphs and standard curves.  Along with the explanatory text there are problem sets and answers.

A Biologist's Guide to Analysis of DNA Microarray Data
by Steen Knudsen (Author)

List Price:   $47.50

Hardcover: 144 pages ;

Publisher: Wiley-Liss; 1st edition (March 22, 2002)

ISBN: 0471224901

This book is intended for biologists and students who work with DNA chips.  It starts with a quick overview of the current technology and quickly gets into the analysis of the data generated from DNA chips.  It looks at the statistics required for analysis rather than the technology required.  This book is well referenced and indexed and contains a detailed bibliography.

Introductory Biological Statistics
by Raymond E. Hampton

List Price:   $31.95

Paperback:

Publisher: Waveland Press; (September 2003)

ISBN: 1577662946 | All Editions

This basic user-friendly work-book emphasizes the practical applications of statistics for biological systems.  There are plenty of examples starting with the proper experimental design and analysis of data.  Included are numerous tables and problem sets and answers.

Calculations for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology: A Guide to Mathematics in the Laboratory
by Frank Stephenson (Author), Frank H. Stephenson

List Price:   $44.95

Paperback: 340 pages

Publisher: Academic Press; (May 2003)

ISBN: 0126657513

This guide is divided into chapters of biological techniques.  Short chapters compile the important mathematical functions needed to analyze these techniques.  Chapters include Cell Growth, Oligonucleotide synthesis and Recombinant DNA.  Mathematical examples calculate data to analyze efficiency, yield and other important analysis.  The book includes lots of examples of gels, columns and the graph drawn to interpret the data.

Handbook of Biological Investigation (5th ed.)
by Harrison W. Ambrose, Katharine P. Ambrose

Paperback: 194 pages

Publisher: Hunter Textbooks; 5th edition (September 2001)

ISBN: 0887252168 | All Editions

This compact volume is a laboratory reference for students in the biological sciences.  Included are discussion of the math and statistics required for good experimental design as well as the requirements for scientific publications and the importance of clear display of data.

A Biologist's Basic Mathematics
by David R. Causton (Author)

Paperback

Publisher: Cambridge University Press; (October 3, 1991)

ASIN: 0521427614

Other Editions: Paperback | All Editions

This is a more detailed text on the mathematics required in biological sciences and analysis.  There is an emphasis on statistics and calculus.

Overcoming Math Anxiety
by Sheila Tobias, Shelia Tobias

List Price:   $23.00

Hardcover: 260 pages

Publisher: W.W. Norton & Company; (May 1994)

ISBN: 0393035778

In-Print Editions: Paperback (Revised) | All Editions

This book, written by a non-mathematician takes the time to question why some people automatically dismiss math as being too hard.  It looks at different ways that people learn and use math.  It is a good background to understanding some of the stumbling blocks to math and ways to make it more accessible to some students.