Book ID: 92745
McCleery, Robin H., Trudy A. Watt and Matt Hart
Introduction to Statistics for Biology. Third edition. 2007. 296 p. gr8vo.
Presents a consistent series of statistical methods all based on acommon underlying structure of reasoning. Provides a note to students inthe preface that deals directly with their concerns, including the useof computerized calculation methods. Discusses the basic ideas of sampling distributions and calculation of confidence intervals. Stressesthe importance of and reasons for randomization, replication, and controls when planning an experiment. Explains in nonmathematical termsthe models behind analysis of variance and regression. Introduces thegeneral linear model, the likelihood ratio contingency test, and prospective power analysis.