Experiments in Ecology : Their Logical Design and Interpretation Using Analysis of Variance
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'As statistics texts go, this one is a veritable page-turner - sardonic in places, just plain funny in others, and engaging throughout ... the clarity of presentation, both rhetorical and logical, is so compelling, that nearly any reader will benefit from examining this volume.' Ted Floyd and Jessica Gurevitch, Trends in Ecology and Evolution
'... comprehensive and often exhaustive, but not exhausting, with many equations leavened by diagrams and graphs.' Simon S. Cross, Biologist
'The material in the book is complemental by the author's rich experience in ecology overthe past 20 years and serves as a reference for those wanting to conduct ecological experiments. there are some valuable insights contained in the book that would aid those involved in spatial and temporatl studies of landscapes and biological responses of different systems.' Journal of Environmental Qual
Book Description
Ecological theories and hypotheses are usually complex because of natural variability in space and time, which often makes the design of experiments difficult. This book describes how to design ecological experiments from a statistical basis using analysis of variance, so reliable conclusions can be drawn. The logical procedures that lead to a need for experiments are described, followed by an introduction to simple statistical tests. This leads to a detailed account of analysis of variance, looking at procedures, assumptions, and problems. One-factor analysis is extended to nested (hierarchical) designs and factorial analysis. Finally, some regression methods for examining relationships between variables are covered. Examples of ecological experiments are used throughout to illustrate the procedures and examine problems. This book will be invaluable to practicing ecologists as well as advanced students involved in experimental design.
Experiments in Ecology : Their Logical Design and Interpretation Using Analysis of Variance
Experiments in Ecology: Their Logical Design and Interpretation Using Analysis of Variance,A. J. Underwood,Cambridge University Press,0521556961,Ecology,Experiments,Life Sciences - Biology - General,Life Sciences - Ecology,Minority Studies - General,Nature/Ecology,Science,Social Science,Applied ecology,Ecological science, the Biosphere,Ecology--Experiments,Science / Biology
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