"We highly recommend it--not just for statistically terrified biology students and faculty, but also for those who are occasionally anxious or uncertain. In addition to being a good starting point to learn statistics, it is a useful place to return to refresh your memory." -The Quarterly Review of Biology, March 2009
"During the entire course of my Ph.D. I've been (embarrasingly) looking for a way to teach myself the fundamentals of statistical analysis. At this point in my education, I've come to realize that often times, simply knowing the basics is enough for you to properly apply even the most complex analytical methods. 'Statistics for Terrified Biologists' has been just such a book - it was more than worth the $40 I spent on it, and while my 'book clubs' aren't meant to be reviews, I highly recommend the book to anyone who's in a similar predicament to my own." -Carlo Artieri's Blog Book Club
The typical biology student is "hardwired" to be wary of any tasks involving the application of mathematics and statistical analyses, but the plain fact is much of biology requires interpretation of experimental data through the use of statistical methods.
This unique textbook aims to demystify statistical formulae for the average biology student. Written in a lively and engaging style, Statistics for Terrified Biologists draws on the author's 30 years of lecturing experience. One of the foremost entomologists of his generation, van Emden has an extensive track record for successfully teaching statistical methods to even the most guarded of biology students.
For the first time basic methods are presented using straightforward, jargon-free language. Students are taught to use simple formulae accurately to interpret what is being measured with each test and statistic, while at the same time learning to recognize overall patterns and guiding principles. Complemented by simple illustrations and useful case studies, this is an ideal statistics resource tool for undergraduate biology and environmental science students who lack confidence in their mathematical abilities.
Dieses Lehrbuch basiert auf dem Statistik-Kurs des kürzlich emeritierten Professors für Gartenbau und Entomologie, Helmut van Emden, an der University of Reading und vermittelt vor allem eine Botschaft: Keine Angst vor der Statistik! Van Emden, einer der führenden Insektenforscher seiner Generation, verfasste diesen Band frei von Fachchinesisch und der sonst üblichen Mystifizierung statistischer Methoden. So werden komplizierte Berechnungen und Formeln für jeden Studierenden - auch mit durchschnittlicher mathematischer Begabung - verständlich. Unterstützt wird dieses Konzept durch die beigefügten Übungen am Ende jedes Kapitels, die mit einem einfachen Taschenrechner selbst durchzuführen bzw. leicht nachzuvollziehen sind. Wichtige Schlüsselbegriffe werden durch interessante Fallstudien und aussagekräftige Abbildungen zusätzlich erläutert. Die kurzweilige Einführung in den Gebrauch des Buches erleichtert zusätzlich den Start in dieses sonst oft als trocken und unverständlich empfundene Fach.
Rezensionen / Stimmen
"I recommend the book to students of biological disciplines and to those still hesitating about their understanding of the basics of statistics applied in biological research." (Photosynthetica, 2011)
"The book is a very useful addition to the library of any student, or indeed professional biologist, who has ever had trouble determining what the point was to a statistical analysis, or what the results really mean." (Austral Ecology and Ecological Management & Restoration, 2011) "We highly recommend it-not just for statistically terrified biology students and faculty, but also for those who are occasionally anxious or uncertain. In addition to being a good starting point to learn statistics, it is a useful place to return to refresh your memory." (The Quarterly Review of Biology, March 2009)
"Statistics for Terrified Biologists provides a valuable guide to statistics in clear language, which make it invaluable for pre-health and biology undergraduates students. Highly recommended." (CHOICE, March 2009)
"I would like to express my utmost gratitude to you for writing THE book on statistics for biologists. Your book makes statistics tangible and enjoyable. I've begun spreading the word to the other faculty here, and two have already purchased copies for themselves. I thank you for your time, and this gift you have given biology as a whole!" E. Joseph Nolan IV (West Liberty University, November 2011)
Auflage
Sprache
Verlagsort
Verlagsgruppe
Zielgruppe
Für Beruf und Forschung
undergraduate biology, and environmental science students studying introductory statistics
Maße
Höhe: 23.2 cm
Breite: 16.3 cm
Dicke: 1.7 cm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-1-4051-4956-3 (9781405149563)
Schweitzer Klassifikation
Helmut van Emden recently retired as Professor of Horticulture and Entomology at the University of Reading, UK.
Autor*in
University of Reading, UK
Preface.
1 How to use this book.
2 Introduction.
3 Summarizing variation.
4 When are sums of squares NOT sums of squares?.
5 The normal distribution.
6 The relevance of the normal distribution to biological data.
7 Further calculations from the normal distribution.
8 The t-test.
9 One tail or two?.
10 Analysis of Variance - What is it? How does it work?.
11 Experimental designs for analysis of variance.
12 Introduction to factorial experiments.
13 Factor factorial experiments.
14 Factorial experiments with more than two factors.
15 Factorial experiments with split plots.
16 The t-test in the analysis of variance.
17 Linear regression and correlation.
18 Chi-square tests.
19 Nonparametric methods (what are they?).
Appendix How many replicates?.
Appendix Statistical tables.
Appendix Solutions to ''Spare-time activities''.
Appendix Bibliography.
Index
