Field and Laboratory Methods for General Ecology

Features

• Cover Type: Spiral Bound with 288 pages
• Published by: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math
• Edition: 4th Edition August 1, 1997
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0697243583
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0697243584
• Book Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches
• Weighs: 1.4 pounds

Product Description
This introductory ecology lab manual focuses on the process of collecting, recording and analyzing data, and equips students with the tools they need to function in more advanced science courses. It reflects the most current techniques for data gathering so that students can obtain the most accurate samples. Balanced coverage of plant, animal and physical elements offers a diverse range of exercises. Includes exercise on writing research reports.

Reader Reviews
This guide has many techniques ideal for sampling many (and possibly any) habitat type. The guide includes field sheets for easy data entry, equations to obtain key ecological standards, plus a detailed description of the many techniques with cited references. Simply a handy tool and a "must have" when working in a field of so many different sampling techniques for different habitats.