Experiments in Ecology: Their Logical Design and Interpretation Using Analysis of Variance

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 522 pages
• Published by: Cambridge University Press January 28, 1997
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0521556961
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0521556965
• Book Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1.3 inches
• Weighs: 1.8 pounds

Product Review
"this book is important for ecologists to readWe do however need the methods of statistical inference to help sort out the details of ecological problems, and Underwood's important contribution in this book is to help convince us that the ecological devil is in the details." Charles J. Krebs, Revue Des Livres

"There are some valuable insights contained in the book that would aid those involved in spatial and temporal studies of landscapes and biological responses of different systems. The regression approaches to analyze the relationships among variables are quite detailed and insightful. It serves as a good reference on analysis of variance." J. Environ. Qual

Product Description
Ecological theories and hypotheses are usually complex because of natural variability in space and time, which often makes the design of experiments difficult. This book describes how to design ecological experiments from a statistical basis using analysis of variance, so reliable conclusions can be drawn. The logical procedures that lead to a need for experiments are described, followed by an introduction to simple statistical tests. This leads to a detailed account of analysis of variance, looking at procedures, assumptions, and problems. One-factor analysis is extended to nested (hierarchical) designs and factorial analysis. Finally, some regression methods for looking at relationships between variables are covered. Examples of ecological experiments are used throughout to illustrate the procedures and examine problems. This book will be invaluable to practicing ecologists as well as advanced students involved in experimental design.

Reader Reviews
This book was one of the best purchases I made upon starting my graduate career. It is extremely well written and de-mystifies the process of hypothesis testing and experimental design and analysis. I consider this book a must for anyone starting out in the field of ecology who has questions about experimental design or analysis.