Statistical and Data Handling Skills in Biology by Roland Ennos

Statistical and Data Handling Skills in Biology by Roland Ennos

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This guide aims to develop key skills in the study of biology. Providing an easy-to-use layout, it explains why certain mathematical concepts can help in biology and describes them using simple language, illustrations, worked examples and real-world biological situations.

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Statistical and Data Handling Skills in Biology by Roland Ennos

Statistical and Data Handling Skills in Biology is an easy-to-use handbook which concentrates on essentials. It explains why certain mathematical concepts can help in biology and describes them in simple language and pictures with few equations. Numerous worked examples and problems from real biological situations are provided . The book first shows how to handle numbers and S.I. units. It then explains why variation is such a problem in biology and shows how to use statistical tests to separate real effects from the background variation. Finally it explains how to choose appropriate statistical tests to analyse data and how to improve the design of experiments. Students will develop confidence in dealing with numbers by working through the problems provided.
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ISBN 13 9780582312784
ISBN 10 0582312787
Title Statistical and Data Handling Skills in Biology
Author Roland Ennos
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Pearson Education Limited
Year published 1999-09-27
Number of pages 144
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.