„Written in a concise and direct style, this book presents aselection of some of the most widely used statistical tests anddata exploration techniques.“ (Biological Conservation, 1 March2012)
„Written in a concise and direct style, this book presents aselection of some of the most widely used statistical tests anddata exploration techniques ... In general, this book is a verygood primer for students with no statistical expertise.“(Biological Conservation Reviews, 2011)
„This book makes everything so easy. Complicated tests areeffortlessly condensed, and the instructions are almost too easy tofollow. Diagrams and sample data sets are used frequently so youcan practise using tests before applying them to your own datasets, whilst the logical layout guides you toward the correct testfor both your data, and what you want to prove (or disprove).“(Animals & Men, February 2011)
Choosing and Using Statistics remains an invaluable guidefor students using a computer package to analyse data from researchprojects and practical class work. The text takes a pragmaticapproach to statistics with a strong focus on what is actuallyneeded. There are chapters giving useful advice on the basicsof statistics and guidance on the presentation of data. The book isbuilt around a key to selecting the correct statistical test andthen gives clear guidance on how to carry out the test andinterpret the output from four commonly used computer packages: SPSS, Minitab, Excel, and (new to this edition) the free program, R. Only the basics of formal statistics are described and theemphasis is on jargon-free English but any unfamiliar words can belooked up in the extensive glossary. This new 3rdedition of Choosing and Using Statistics is a must for allstudents who use a computer package to apply statistics inpractical and project work.
Features new to this edition:
* Now features information on using the popular free program, R
* Uses a simple key and flow chart to help you choose the rightstatistical test
* Aimed at students using statistics for projects and inpractical classes
* Includes an extensive glossary and key to symbols to explainany statistical jargon
* No previous knowledge of statistics is assumed
Features new to this edition:
* Now features information on using the popular free program, R
* Uses a simple key and flow chart to help you choose the rightstatistical test
* Aimed at students using statistics for projects and inpractical classes
* Includes an extensive glossary and key to symbols to explainany statistical jargon
* No previous knowledge of statistics is assumed
