INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS FOR BIOLOGY STUDENTS 2/ED.

WATT, TRUDY

ISBN 10: 0412807602 / ISBN 13: 9780412807602

Verlag: Chapman & Hall, 1997

Beschreibung

Introductory Statistics for Biology Students provides painless coverage of the design and analysis of experiments and surveys in biology and contains practical advice on carrying out successful projects and producing clear and informative reports. As in the first edition, this edition clearly explains the basic ideas of sampling, enabling, confidence intervals to be calculated. The importance of randomization, replication and controls in planning an experiment are stressed and there are also practical suggestions on how to execute an experiment or survey and record results. The models and assumptions behind the analysis of variance, linear regression and chi-squeared test are explained in a non-mathematical manner. 320 gr.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780412807602LEA31720

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS FOR BIOLOGY STUDENTS 2/ED.
• Verlag: Chapman & Hall
• Erscheinungsjahr: 1997
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 0412807602
• ISBN-13: 9780412807602
• Einband: Blanda
• Illustrator: No Aplica
• Auflage: 2.
• Zustand: New
• Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Nuevo
• Gewicht: 320 Gramm
• Buchtyp: Libro

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Inhaltsangabe

Even though an understanding of experimental design and statistics is central to modern biology, undergraduate and graduate students studying biological subjects often lack confidence in their numerical abilities. Allaying the anxieties of students, Introduction to Statistics for Biology, Third Edition provides a painless introduction to the subject while demonstrating the importance of statistics in contemporary biological studies.

New to the Third Edition

More detailed explanation of the ideas of elementary probability to simplify the rationale behind hypothesis testing, before moving on to simple tests

An emphasis on experimental design and data simulation prior to performing an experiment

A general template for carrying out statistical tests from hypothesis to interpretation

Worked examples and updated Minitab analyses and graphics

Downloadable resources contains a free trial version of Minitab

Using Minitab throughout to present practical examples, the authors emphasize the interpretation of computer output. With its nontechnical approach and practical advice, this student-friendly introductory text lays the foundation for the advanced study of statistical analysis.

Críticas

The style is simple and direct, and the explanations are clear and well-illustrated...a friendly introductory text...recommended for students just starting their use of statistics...