Choosing and Using Statistics: A Biologist's Guide

Calvin Dytham · Blackwell Publ

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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,RUses a simple key and flow chart to help you choose the rightstatistical testAimed at students using statistics for projects and inpractical classesIncludes an extensive glossary and key to symbols to explainany statistical jargonNo previous knowledge of statistics is assumed

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