Gardener, Mark
Statistics for Ecologists Using R and Excel: Data Collection, Exploration, Analysis and Presentation (Data in the Wild)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781784271398
- author:
- Gardener, Mark
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Pelagic Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 406
- Dimensions:
- 24.4 x 17 x 2.2 centimetres (0.5
- Genre:
- Computers, Applications, Microsoft Excel
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Statistics for Ecologists Using R and Excel Data Collection, Exploration, Analysis and Presentation by Mark Gardener is a comprehensive guide to applying statistical techniques in ecology. This book covers the entire scientific process, from planning data collection to presenting results, using Microsoft Excel and the powerful Open Source R program. You'll learn how to plan ecological projects, record and assemble your data, and use R and Excel for data analysis and graphs. The book also covers a range of statistical analyses, including tests for difference, correlation, association, multivariate testing, and multiple regression. New in this edition is a revised chapter on graphics, expanded online support material, and additional chapters on basic community statistics and biodiversity. With its focus on practical skills and real-world applications, this book is ideal for anyone looking to design investigations and collect data to support their findings.