Introductory Statistics for Biology

R. E. Parker

doi:10.1017/CBO9781139168328

This introductory text presents the use of statistical methods as an integral part of biological investigation, yet one whose superficial complexities have deterred many biologists from using them. The author argues that the difficulties, such as they are, do not lie in mathematical manipulation, but in grasping a few simple, but unfamiliar concepts. He emphasizes the need for precisely defining problems and for careful selection of the most appropriate methods - a wide range of which are described and illustrated. Each chapter ends with a set of problems which are intended to help the student gain practical experience. No previous knowledge is assumed, and the student is encouraged to develop a competent and critical approach to analysing numerical data. In this second edition, the scope of the book has been extended, problems have been solved in a more satisfactory way, and a greater number of illustrative examples have been added.

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Frontmatter
pp i-iii

Contents
pp iv-v

How to use this book
pp vi-vi

1 - Probability and Statistics
pp 1-6

2 - Continuous Distributions: Confidence Limits
pp 7-17

3 - Continuous Distributions: Tests of Significance
pp 18-25

4 - Discontinuous Distributions: Binomial Distribution
pp 26-32

5 - Discontinuous Distributions: Poisson Distribution
pp 33-37

6 - Analysis of Frequencies: Single Classification
pp 38-42

7 - Analysis of Frequencies: Double Classification
pp 43-54

8 - Interrelationships of Quantitative Variables
pp 55-67

9 - Analysis of Variance: Single Classification
pp 68-79

10 - Analysis of Variance:Double Classification
pp 80-89

Solutions to Problems
pp 90-114

Further Reading
pp 115-115

Selected Statistical Tables
pp 116-122

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