R. C. Campbell, Richard Colin Campbell

Statistics for Biologists

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This is the third edition of a successful textbook, now with material added to illustrate the potential of computers for biologists. It is a lucid introduction to the principles and more elementary techniques of statistical reasoning, particularly as they are relevant to the biologist. Special attention is paid to the validity and use of statistical procedures, the interpretation of results, and the meanings of the conclusions which can then be drawn. The understanding of statistical methods is aided by full explanations of how calculations are built up. A particular feature of this edition is the inclusion, of new material to demonstrate the potential usefulness of computers in biological statistical analysis and to this end computer analyses of a selection of the examples are presented, using several different statistical languages. The examples are designed to guide and encourage the biologist to pursue the use of these languages further. The book assumes no mathematical training and uses a minimum of jargon and symbolism. It will be useful to any biologist, student or research worker who needs an introduction to statistical procedures.

Table of contents:
Preface; Preface to second edition; Preface to third edition; 1. What is statistics about?; 2. Presenting the information contained in one sample; 3. Comparing several samples; 4. Association; 5. Choosing between actions; 6. The normal distribution; 7. The normal vartiable in experiments and surveys; 8. Associated normal variables; 9. Some non-normal distributions; Further reading; References; Appendix; Index.

A lucid introduction to the principles and more elementary techniques of statistical reasoning, particularly with relevance to the biologist.

A lucid introduction to the principles and more elementary techniques of statistical reasoning.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Revised
• Seitenzahl: 468
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Mai 2004
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 27mm
• Gewicht: 655g
• ISBN-13: 9780521369329
• ISBN-10: 0521369320
• Artikelnr.: 21803975

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
Preface to second edition
Preface to third edition
1. What is statistics about?
2. Presenting the information contained in one sample
3. Comparing several samples
4. Association
5. Choosing between actions
6. The normal distribution
7. The normal vartiable in experiments and surveys
8. Associated normal variables
9. Some non-normal distributions
Further reading
References
Appendix
Index.