Introduction to Statistics for Biology
eBook - PDF

Introduction to Statistics for Biology

  1. 298 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Introduction to Statistics for Biology

About this book

Even though an understanding of experimental design and statistics is central to modern biology, undergraduate and graduate students studying biological subjects often lack confidence in their numerical abilities. Allaying the anxieties of students, Introduction to Statistics for Biology, Third Edition provides a painless introduction to the subject while demonstrating the importance of statistics in contemporary biological studies.New to the Third Edition

  • More detailed explanation of the ideas of elementary probability to simplify the rationale behind hypothesis testing, before moving on to simple tests
  • An emphasis on experimental design and data simulation prior to performing an experiment
  • A general template for carrying out statistical tests from hypothesis to interpretation
  • Worked examples and updated Minitab analyses and graphics
  • Downloadable resources contains a free trial version of MinitabUsing Minitab throughout to present practical examples, the authors emphasize the interpretation of computer output. With its nontechnical approach and practical advice, this student-friendly introductory text lays the foundation for the advanced study of statistical analysis.

Trusted by 375,005 students

Access to over 1 million titles for a fair monthly price.

Study more efficiently using our study tools.

Information

Publisher
Chapman and Hall/CRC
Year
2007
Print ISBN
9781584886525
Edition
3
eBook ISBN
9781420011524
Topic
Mathematics
Subtopic
Probability & Statistics
Index
Mathematics

Table of contents

  1. Front cover
  2. Contributors
  3. Contents
  4. Preface
  5. Chapter 1. How Long Is a Worm?
  6. Chapter 2. Confidence Intervals
  7. Chapter 3. Comparing Things: Two Sample Tests
  8. Chapter 4. Planning an Experiment
  9. Chapter 5. Partitioning Variation and Constructing a Model
  10. Chapter 6. Analysing Your Results: Is There Anything There?
  11. Chapter 7. Interpreting Your Analysis: From Hypothesis Testing To Biological Meaning
  12. Chapter 8. Relating One Variable to Another
  13. Chapter 9. Categorical Data
  14. Chapter 10. Nonparametric Tests
  15. Chapter 11. Managing Your Project
  16. Appendix A: An Introduction to MINITAB
  17. Appendix B: Statistical Power and Sample Size
  18. Appendix C: Statistical Tables
  19. Appendix D: References and Further Reading
  20. Appendix E: Statistical Tests
  21. Index
  22. Back cover

Frequently asked questions

Yes, you can cancel anytime from the Subscription tab in your account settings on the Perlego website. Your subscription will stay active until the end of your current billing period. Learn how to cancel your subscription
No, books cannot be downloaded as external files, such as PDFs, for use outside of Perlego. However, you can download books within the Perlego app for offline reading on mobile or tablet. Learn how to download books offline
Perlego offers two plans: Essential and Complete
  • Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
  • Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Both plans are available with monthly, semester, or annual billing cycles.
We are an online textbook subscription service, where you can get access to an entire online library for less than the price of a single book per month. With over 1 million books across 990+ topics, we’ve got you covered! Learn about our mission
Look out for the read-aloud symbol on your next book to see if you can listen to it. The read-aloud tool reads text aloud for you, highlighting the text as it is being read. You can pause it, speed it up and slow it down. Learn more about Read Aloud
Yes! You can use the Perlego app on both iOS and Android devices to read anytime, anywhere — even offline. Perfect for commutes or when you’re on the go.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app
Yes, you can access Introduction to Statistics for Biology by Trudy A. Watt,Robin H. McCleery,Tom Hart in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Mathematics & Probability & Statistics. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.