Statistics for Terrified Biologists
(Sprache: Englisch)
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. For the first time basic methods...
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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. For the first time basic methods are presented using straightforward, jargon-free language.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
Inhaltsverzeichnis zu „Statistics for Terrified Biologists “
- Preface1. 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
Autoren-Porträt von Helmut van Van Emden
Helmut van Emden recently retired as Professor of Horticulture and Entomology at the University of Reading, UK.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Helmut van Van Emden
- 2008, 1. Auflage., 343 Seiten, mit Abbildungen, Maße: 15,7 x 2,2 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Wiley & Sons
- ISBN-10: 1405149566
- ISBN-13: 9781405149563
Sprache:
Englisch
Rezension zu „Statistics for Terrified Biologists “
"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)
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