Group Living is a widespread phenomenon within the animal kingdom and has attracted considerable attention in a number of different contexts. This book is focused on the unifying concepts regarding group behaviour that have been developed since the 1980s.

Living in Groups (Oxford Series in Ecology and Evolution)

Science & Math

Ruxton, Graeme

Krause, Jens

Biological Sciences

Oxford University Press

Written primarily for mid-to-upper level undergraduates, this compelling introduction to power analysis in a biological context offers a clear, conceptual understanding of the factors that influence statistical power, and emphasises the importance of high power in experiments. It also explains how to improve the power of an experiment and offers guidance on how to present the outcomes of power analyses to justify experimental design decisions. Digital formats and resources The book is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources: · The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks · Online resources include multiple choice questions for students to check their understanding, and, for registered adopters, figures and tables from the book

Power Analysis: An Introduction For the Life Sciences (Oxford Biology Primers)

Colegrave, Nick

At the core of good research lies the careful design of experiments. However, all too often a successful design comes only after a painful trial-and-error process that wastes valuable time and resources. Now in a new edition, Experimental Design for the Life Sciences teaches today's students how to effectively design experiments, equipping them with the skills they need to become tomorrow's top researchers. Employing a refreshingly approachable and articulate style, the text explains the essential elements of experimental design in clear, practical terms, so that students can grasp and apply even the most challenging concepts, including power analysis and pseudoreplication. In addition, it emphasizes the interrelatedness of experimental design, statistics, and ethical considerations throughout. A broad range of examples--drawn from the primary literature and the authors' extensive personal experience--demonstrate the practical relevance of experimental design in real-life biological research. The only undergraduate text devoted to this topic, Experimental Design for the Life Sciences, Third Edition, demonstrates how good experimental design relies on clear thinking and biological understanding, not on mathematical or statistical complexity. Pedagogical Features * Self-test questions, with answers at the end of the book, reinforce essential facts and encourage students to check their understanding as they progress * Take-home messages throughout chapters focus students' attention on the principles that they must master * Coverage of ethical issues, flagged in the margins, raises awareness of this important aspect of the field

Experimental Design for the Life Sciences

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Living in Groups (Oxford Series in Ecology and Evolution)

Power Analysis: An Introduction For the Life Sciences (Oxford Biology Primers)

Experimental Design for the Life Sciences