Introduction to Statistics for Biology by Trudy A Watt

Introduction to Statistics for Biology by Trudy A Watt

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 Minitab Using 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.

"With its non-technical approach and practical advice, this accessible to students introductory text lays the foundation for more advanced study of statistical analysis and biometryI strongly recommend this excellent text to all undergraduate students in the biological sciences."
—Journal of the Royal Statistical Society

Trudy A. Watt, Robin H. McCleery, Tom Hart

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ISBN 13	9781584886525
ISBN 10	1584886528
Title	Introduction to Statistics for Biology
Author	Trudy A Watt
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Taylor & Francis Inc
Year published	2007-05-17
Number of pages	296
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