Choosing and using statistics : a biologist's guide

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Choosing and using statistics : a biologist's guide

by Calvin Dytham

Wiley-Blackwell, 2011

3rd ed

  • : hbk
  • : pbk

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Summary: "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: * Now features informati

Includes bibliographical references and index

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  • NCID
    BB04540204
  • ISBN
    • 9781405198387
    • 9781405198394
  • LCCN
    2010030975
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Hoboken, N.J.
  • Pages/Volumes
    xvi, 298 p.
  • Size
    26 cm
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