BIOSTATS (Simplified for PGMEE and FMGE )

‘The terms “Biometrics” and “Biometry” have been used since early in the 20th century to refer to the field of development of statistical and mathematical methods applicable to data analysis problems in the biological sciences. Recently, the term “Biometrics” has also been used to refer to the emerging field of technology devoted to identification of individuals. Biostatistician: One who has neither the intellect for mathematics nor the commitment for medicine but likes to dabble in both..