Overview

Statistics in Ecotoxicology Edited by Tim Sparks Institute ofTerrestrial Ecology, Cambridgeshire, UK A basic understanding ofstatistical concepts and methodology is essential for everyresearch scientist. Statistics in Ecotoxicology is a comprehensive,well-illustrated text, tailored to meet the needs of allecotoxicologists from undergraduates to professionals. Avoidingmathematical jargon, the book uses worked examples to enable thereader to understand the potential of, and limitations of,statistical analysis in both the planning and operation oflaboratory and field ecotoxicological experiments. This informativeand highly practical guide: * provides an invaluable introduction to the quantitative methodsfor the analysis of ecotoxicological data; * covers field experimentation, laboratory experimentation,regression methodology, multivariate methods and monitoring: * incorporates essential tips to prevent many of the common designand analytical failings in ecotoxicology; and, * includes case studies comprising of terrestrial, freshwater andmarine examples. Written by an international team of scientists, Statistics inEcotoxicology will be essential reading for all ecotoxicologists.

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Author:   Tim Sparks (Institute of Terrestrial Ecology, Cambridgeshire, UK)
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.40cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.10cm
Weight:   0.482kg
ISBN:  

9780471972990

ISBN 10:   0471972991
Pages:   336
Publication Date:   16 December 1999
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Basic Concepts (P. Rotbery). Exploring the Data (D. French & D. Lindley). Field Experiments (D. Gadsden & T. Sparks). The Analysis of Laboratory Toxicity Experiments (R. Meister & P. Van den Brink). Analysis of Field Studies: Regression Analysis (E. Smith & C. Anderson-Cook). Multivariate Techniques (A. Scott & R. Clarke). Environmental Monitoring: Investigating Associations and Trends (L. Conquest). Organochlorines in Bird of Prey Eggs: A Terrestrial Case Study (T. Sparks, et al.). Statistical Techniques for the Ecological Risk Assessment of Chemicals in Freshwaters (M. Crane, et al.). Trying to Detect Impacts in Marine Habitats: Comparisons with Suitable Reference Areas (A. Underwood). Appendices. Index.

Reviews

"""Overall there is enough value in this softcover edition to make it worth its cost for persons in ecology and toxicology."" --Technometrics Vol. 42, No. 4 May 2001"

Overall there is enough value in this softcover edition to make it worth its cost for persons in ecology and toxicology. --Technometrics Vol. 42, No. 4 May 2001 ...clearly written, well illustrated and...no excuse for not having it on your shelf --Ecotoxicology, Vol 9, 2000 I enjoyed this book, I liked the approach and the liberal use of examples. ...the content is highly appropriate and is well presented... --Progress in Environmental Science, Vol 2/4, 2001

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Tim Sparks, Institute of Terrestrial Ecology, Cambridgeshire, UK.

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