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

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A. J. Underwood (University of Sydney)

Experiments in Ecology

Their Logical Design and Interpretation Using Analysis of Variance

A. J. Underwood (University of Sydney)

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Cambridge University Press
10 February 1997

Ecological science, the Biosphere; Applied ecology

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 examining 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.

By: A. J. Underwood (University of Sydney)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 236mm, Width: 157mm, Spine: 37mm
Weight: 908g
ISBN: 9780521553292
ISBN 10: 0521553296
Pages: 524
Publication Date: 10 February 1997
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Introduction; 2. A framework for investigating biological patterns and processes; 3. Populations, frequency distributions and samples; 4. Statistical tests of null hypotheses; 5. Statistical tests on samples; 6. Simple experiments comparing the means of two populations; 7. Analysis of variance; 8. More analysis of variance; 9. Nested analyses of variance; 10. Factorial experiments; 11. Construction of any analysis from general principles; 12. Some common and some particular experimental designs; 13. Analysis involving relationships among variables; 14. Conclusions: where to from here?

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

'As statistics texts go, this one is a veritable page-turner - sardonic in places, just plain funny in others, and engaging throughout ... the clarity of presentation, both rhetorical and logical, is so compelling, that nearly any reader will benefit from examining this volume.' Ted Floyd and Jessica Gurevitch, Trends in Ecology and Evolution '... comprehensive and often exhaustive, but not exhausting, with many equations leavened by diagrams and graphs.' Simon S. Cross, Biologist 'The material in the book is complemental by the author's rich experience in ecology overthe past 20 years and serves as a reference for those wanting to conduct ecological experiments. there are some valuable insights contained in the book that would aid those involved in spatial and temporatl studies of landscapes and biological responses of different systems.' Journal of Environmental Qual 'Altogether a well-written book that will prove an invaluable resource for ecologists of all calibres.' Helgolander Meeresuntersuchungen