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A Primer of Ecological Statistics explains fundamental material in probability theory and experimental design for ecologists and environmental scientists. The book emphasizes a general introduction to probability theory and provides a detailed discussion of specific designs and analyses that are typically encountered in ecology and environmental science. Appropriate for use as either a standalone or supplementary text for upperdivision undergraduate or graduate courses in ecological and environmental statistics, ecology, environmental science, environmental studies, or experimental design, the Primer also serves as a resource for environmental professionals who need to use and interpret statistics daily but have little or no formal training in the subject.The book is divided into three parts. Part I discusses the fundamentals of probability and statistical thinking. It introduces the logic and language of probability (Chapter 1), explains common statistical distributions used in ecology (Chapter 2) and important measures of central tendency and spread (Chapter 3), explains Pvalues, hypothesis testing, and statistical errors (Chapter 4), and introduces frequentist, Bayesian, and Monte Carlo methods of analysis (Chapter 5).Part II discusses how to successfully design and execute field experiments and sampling studies. Topics include design strategies (Chapter 6), a 'bestiary' of experimental designs (Chapter 7), and transformations and data management (Chapter 8).Part III discusses specific analyses, and covers the material that is the main core of most statistics texts. Topics include regression (Chapter 9), analysis of variance (Chapter 10), categorical data analysis (Chapter 11), and multivariate analysis (Chapter 12).The book includes a comprehensive glossary, a mathematical appendix on matrix algebra, and extensively annotated tables and figures. Footnotes introduce advanced and ancillary material: some are purely historical, others cover mathematical/statistical proofs or details, and still others address current topics in the ecological literature.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'A Primer Of Ecological Statistics'? A: The book primarily focuses on fundamental concepts in probability theory and experimental design specifically tailored for ecologists and environmental scientists.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in ecology? A: Yes, 'A Primer Of Ecological Statistics' is appropriate for upper-division undergraduate students as well as graduate students, making it suitable for those new to the subject.
- Q: How is the book structured? A: The book is divided into three parts: fundamentals of probability, designing field experiments, and specific analyses that cover essential topics in statistics.
- Q: What type of statistical methods does the book cover? A: It covers frequentist, Bayesian, and Monte Carlo methods, along with regression, analysis of variance, categorical data analysis, and multivariate analysis.
- Q: Can this book be used as a supplementary text? A: Yes, it can be used as either a stand-alone text or a supplementary resource for courses in ecological and environmental statistics.
- Q: What additional resources does the book provide? A: The book includes a comprehensive glossary, a mathematical appendix on matrix algebra, and annotated tables and figures to aid understanding.
- Q: Is this book helpful for environmental professionals? A: Absolutely, it serves as a valuable resource for environmental professionals who need to interpret statistics but may lack formal training.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is listed in 'Very Good' condition, indicating it has been well cared for with minimal signs of use.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'A Primer Of Ecological Statistics' is Nicholas J. Gotelli.
- Q: When was 'A Primer Of Ecological Statistics' published? A: The book was published on May 1, 2004.