Dispersal in Plants: A Population Perspective

This advanced textbook is the first to explore the consequences of plant dispersal for population and community dynamics, spatial patterns, and evolution. It successfully integrates a rapidly expanding body of theoretical and empirical research. · The first comprehensive treatment of plant dispersal set within a population framework · Examines both the processes and consequence of dispersal · Spans the entire range of research, from natural history and collection of empirical data to modeling and evolutionary theory · Provides a clear and simple explanation of mathematical concepts Dispersal in Plants is aimed principally at graduates interested in plant ecology, although given the strong current interests in invasive species and global change it will also be of interest and use to a broad audience of plant scientists and ecologists seeking an authoritative overview of this rapidly expanding field.

Science & Math

Dytham, Calvin

Law, Richard

Cousens, Roger

Biological Sciences

Oxford University Press

This advanced textbook is the first to explore the consequences of plant dispersal for population and community dynamics, spatial patterns, and evolution. It successfully integrates a rapidly expanding body of theoretical and empirical research. . The first comprehensive treatment of plant dispersal set within a population framework . Examines both the processes and consequence of dispersal . Spans the entire range of research, from natural history and collection of empirical data to modeling and evolutionary theory . Provides a clear and simple explanation of mathematical concepts Dispersal in Plants is aimed principally at graduates interested in plant ecology, although given the strong current interests in invasive species and global change it will also be of interest and use to a broad audience of plant scientists and ecologists seeking an authoritative overview of this rapidly expanding field.

This is a handbook for any student or professional biologist who wants to process data using a statistical package on the computer, to select appropriate methods, and extract the important information from the often confusing output that is produced. It is aimed primarily at undergraduates and postgraduates in the biological sciences who have to apply statistics in practical classes and projects. Such users of statistics do not have to understand either how tests work or how to do the calculations; these aspects are not covered in the book. <ul> <li>Uses SPSS® 10.0, MINITAB® 13.1 and Microsoft® Excel 2000.</li> <li>New simplified version of the key and flow chart of decisions to reach simple statistical tests.</li> <li>Section on multivariate techniques expanded to give further examples of PCA and DFA.</li> <li>Aimed at students using statistics for projects and in practical classes.</li> <li>Statistical jargon explained through an extensive glossary and key to symbols.</li> <li>Stresses the importance of experimental design, measurement of data and interpretation of results rather than an understanding of the statistical tests themselves.</li> </ul>

Choosing and Using Statistics

wiley

The first edition of this excellent handbook was extremely well received by both students and lecturers alike. It has helped to simplify the often complex and difficult task of choosing and using the right statistics package. 
This is a book for any student or professional biologist who wants to process data using a statistical package on the computer, to select appropriate methods, and extract the important information from the often confusing output that is produced. It is aimed primarily at undergraduates and masters students in the biological sciences who have to apply statistics in practical classes and projects. Such users of statistics do not have to understand either how tests work or how to do the calculations, and these aspects are not covered in the book. The new edition has been updated to cover the very latest versions of the computer packages described, expanded to include coverage for logistic regression, a more detailed consideration of multivariate analysis, data exploration and further examples of Principle Component Analysis and Discriminate Function Analysis are given. <ul> <li>New edition will use SPSS 10.0, Minitab 13.1 and Excel 2000. 
</li> <li>New simplified version of the Key and flow chart of decisions to reach simple statistical tests. 
</li> <li>Section on multivariate techniques expanded to give further examples of PCA and DFA. 
</li> <li>Aimed at students using statistics for projects and in practical classes. 
</li> <li>Statistical jargon explained through an extensive glossary and key to symbols. 
</li> <li>Stresses the importance of experimental design, measurement of data and interpretation of results rather than an understanding of the statistical tests themselves.</li> </ul>

Choosing and Using Statistics: A Biologist's Guide

Wiley/Blackwell

Choosing and Using Statistics remains an invaluable guide for students using a computer package to analyse data from research projects and practical class work. The text takes a pragmatic approach to statistics with a strong focus on what is actually needed. There are chapters giving useful advice on the basics of statistics and guidance on the presentation of data. The book is built around a key to selecting the correct statistical test and then gives clear guidance on how to carry out the test and interpret the output from four commonly used computer packages: SPSS, Minitab, Excel, and (new to this edition) the free program, R. Only the basics of formal statistics are described and the emphasis is on jargon-free English but any unfamiliar words can be looked up in the extensive glossary. This new 3rd edition of Choosing and Using Statistics is a must for all students who use a computer package to apply statistics in practical and project work. Features new to this edition: <ul>
<li>Now features information on using the popular free program, R</li> <li>Uses a simple key and flow chart to help you choose the right statistical test</li> <li>Aimed at students using statistics for projects and in practical classes</li> <li>Includes an extensive glossary and key to symbols to explain any statistical jargon</li> <li>No previous knowledge of statistics is assumed</li> </ul>

Computers & Technology

Software

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Dispersal in Plants: A Population Perspective

Dispersal in Plants: A Population Perspective

Choosing and Using Statistics

Choosing and Using Statistics: A Biologist's Guide

Choosing and Using Statistics: A Biologist's Guide

Choosing and Using Statistics: A Biologist's Guide