Statistical and Data Handling Skills in Biology

Roland Ennos

ISBN 10: 0131955845 / ISBN 13: 9780131955844

Editore: Prentice Hall, 2006

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Neu -Statistical and Data Handling Skills in Biology puts statistics into context to show biology students the relevance of statistical analysis. It covers all the statistical tests a biology student would need throughout their study; demonstrates their uses and rationale; and describes how to perform them using both a calculator and the SPSS computer package. All of this is done in the context of biological examples so students can understand why they need statistics and how to get the most out of them throughout the course of their study. It also covers experimental design and shows students how to present their statistical data. The author has developed an innovative decision chart for statistical tests which directs students to the tests they need to perform depending on the analysis they are working on. 235 pp. Englisch.

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• Titolo: Statistical and Data Handling Skills in Biology
• Editore: Prentice Hall
• Data di pubblicazione: 2006
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0131955845
• ISBN 13: 9780131955844
• Rilegatura: Softcover
• Edizione: seconda edizione
• Condizione: Neu

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Riassunto

Statistical and Data Handling Skills in Biology gives you everything you need to master the often overlooked subject of statistical analysis. Written in a straight-forward and easy to understand style it presents all of the tests you will need throughout your studies, and shows you how to select the right tests to get the most out of your experiments. All of this is done in the context of biological examples so you can see just how relevant a skill this is, and how becoming fully proficient will make you a more rounded scientist.
This book is the ideal companion for biologists at all levels: as a text for undergraduate students; as a self-study guide; or as a laboratory handbook for the working biologist.

Informazioni sull?autore

Roland Ennos is a Reader in the Faculty of Life Sciences at Manchester University where he teaches Biomathematics to both undergraduate and postgraduate students.