Biometry: The Principles and Practices of Statistics in Biological Research

Offers Students With Little Background In Statistical Analysis An Introduction To A Variety Of Statistical Concepts And Methods. In Addition To The Incorporation Of Computer Calculation, This New Edition Expands On A Number Of Important Topics, Including The Revised Kolmogrov-smirnov Test. Introduction -- Data In Biology -- The Handling Of Data -- Descriptive Statistics -- Introduction To Probability Distribution : Binomial And Poisson -- The Normal Distribution -- Estimation And Hypothesis Testing -- Iontroduction To The Analysis Of Variance -- Single-classification Analysis Of Variance -- Nested Analysis Of Variance -- Two-way Analysis Of Variance -- Multiway Analysis Of Variance -- Assumptions Of Analysis Of Variance -- Linear Regression -- Correlation -- Multiple And Curvilinear Regression -- Analysis Of Frequencies -- Miscellaneous Methods. Robert R. Sokal And F. James Rohlf. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 850-863) And Indexes. Sokal and Rohlf's classic text deals with statistics from numerous areas of biological research, focusing on practical applications and incorporates computer calculations. A standard text on the application of statistics to biological research.