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Biostatistics with R provides a straightforward introduction on how to analyse data from the wide field of biological research, including nature protection and global change monitoring. The book is centred around traditional statistical approaches, focusing on those prevailing in research publications. The authors cover t-tests, ANOVA and regression models, but also the advanced methods of generalised linear models and classification and regression trees. Chapters usually start with several useful case examples, describing the structure of typical datasets and proposing research-related…
Provides simple explanations with examples from biological disciplines ensuring that even students with limited mathematical skills can understand the statistical methods
Offers step-by-step demonstrations of data analysis improving readers' skills in choosing an appropriate statistical method, conducting the test and correctly interpreting the results
Clarifies which information is essential in Methods and Results sections in research papers and reports developing readers' publication skills
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Authors
Jan Lepš,University of South Bohemia, Czech Republic
Jan Lepš is Professor of Ecology in the Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, University of South Bohemia, České Budějovice, Czech Republic. His main research interests include plant functional ecology, particularly the mechanisms of species coexistence and stability, and ecological data analysis. He has taught many ecological and statistical courses and supervised more than 80 student theses, from undergraduate to PhD.
Petr Šmilauer,University of South Bohemia, Czech Republic
Petr Šmilauer is Associate Professor of Ecology in the Department of Ecosystem Biology, Faculty of Science, University of South Bohemia, České Budějovice, Czech Republic. His main research interests are multivariate statistical analysis, modern regression methods and the role of arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis in the functioning of plant communities. He is co-author of multivariate analysis software Canoco 5, CANOCO for Windows 4.5 and TWINSPAN for Windows.