Data Analysis And Presentation Skills: An Introduction for the Life and Medical Sciences - Brossura

Willis, Jackie

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ISBN 10: 0470852747 ISBN 13: 9780470852743

Casa editrice: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2004

Riassunto

Data Analysis and Presentation Skills: An Introduction for theLife and Medical Sciences is an invaluable text allowingstudents to develop appropriate key skills when designingexperiments, generating results, analysing data and ultimatelypresenting findings to academics and referees. Taking a hands-onapproach, each of these key areas is introduced clearly andcarefully, showing how to access and evaluate information using avariety of resources.

Basic analytical theory is gradually introduced alongsidepractical applications to enhance student understanding. The readeris shown how to present data in charts using Microsoft Excel andstatistical analysis is carefully explained showing clearly how tomanipulate data in spreadsheets and analyse the results usingcommonly used tests. A section is also included on the use ofPowerPoint as well as giving advice on how to prepare a short talkor seminar.

• Includes numerous relevant examples and case studies drawn fromthe Life Sciences
• Guidance on how to complete and present practical and projectwork through to postgraduate dissertation.
• Clear step-by-step introduction to Microsoft Excel,presentation skills and statistical analysis.
• Invaluable for all students within the Life and MedicalSciences

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Recensione

" a primer suited for the inexperienced student or noviceresearcher in search of a basic foundation of data analysis withinthe Windows platform." ( American Journal of PharmaceuticalEducation, Vol. 69, No. 5 (2005))

"There is no reason that anyone who wants to learn how to dostatistics using Microsoft Excel would not find this book useful."(CHOICE, July 2005)

"The writing is straightforward and the explanations provided bythe author clearly illustrate with liberal inclusion of examplesand computer printouts the material discussed." (Journal ofHazardous Materials, June 2005)

" an invaluable text allowing students to developappropriate key skills " (Journal of the American WaterResources Association, February 2005)

" ideal for any science student who needs a primer inusing Microsoft software for data analysis...teachers who supportproject–based learning will find this complete review invaluable."(NSTA Recommends)

"This book should be very useful especially useful toanyone needing to become more familiar with Microsoftapplications." (Doody′s Book Review Service)

" a comprehensive and useful book which covers virtuallyall aspects of data analysis and its presentation." (Journal ofBiological Education, Spring 2006: Vol.40; 2) 

" a primer suited for the inexperienced student or noviceresearcher in search of a basic foundation of data analysis withinthe Windows platform." ( American Journal of PharmaceuticalEducation, Vol. 69, No. 5 (2005))

" an invaluable text allowing students to developappropriate key skills " (Journal of the American WaterResources Association, February 2005)

"The writing is straightforward and the explanations provided bythe author clearly illustrate with liberal inclusion of examplesand computer printouts the material discussed." (Journal ofHazardous Materials, June 2005)

"There is no reason that anyone who wants to learn how to dostatistics using Microsoft Excel would not find this book useful."(CHOICE, July 2005)

" ideal for any science student who needs a primer inusing Microsoft software for data analysis...teachers who supportproject–based learning will find this complete review invaluable."(NSTA Recommends)

"This book should be very useful especially useful toanyone needing to become more familiar with Microsoftapplications." (Doody′s Book Review Service)

" a comprehensive and useful book which covers virtuallyall aspects of data analysis and its presentation." (Journal ofBiological Education, Spring 2006: Vol.40; 2)

L'autore

Jackie Willis, Coventry University, UK.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Data di pubblicazione: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0470852747
• ISBN 13: 9780470852743
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Lingua: Inglese
• Numero di pagine: 183