Statistical Ecology

Covering a wide range of disciplines, this book explains the formulae, techniques, and methods used in field ecology. By providing an awareness of the statistical foundation for existing methods, the book will make biologists more aware of the strengths and possible weaknesses of procedures employed, and statisticians more appreciative of the needs of the field ecologist. Unique to this book is a focus on ecological data for single-species populations, from sampling through modeling. Examples come from real situations in pest management, forestry, wildlife biology, plant protection, and environmental studies, as well as from classical ecology. All those using this book will acquire a strong foundation in the statistical methods of modern ecological research. This textbook is for late undergraduate and graduate students, and for professionals. Front Matter....Pages i-xvi Probability Distributions....Pages 1-41 Goodness-of-Fit Tests....Pages 42-74 Models and Sampling....Pages 75-98 Sequential Estimation....Pages 99-152 Sequential Hypothesis Testing....Pages 153-190 Sequentially Testing Three Hypotheses....Pages 191-214 Aggregation and Spatial Correlation....Pages 215-271 Spatial Point Patterns....Pages 272-296 Capture-Recapture: Closed Populations....Pages 297-356 Capture—Recapture: Open Populations....Pages 357-389 Transect Sampling....Pages 390-420 Degree-Day Models....Pages 421-439 Life-Stage Analysis....Pages 440-505 Probit and Survival Analysis....Pages 506-523 Chaos....Pages 524-530 Back Matter....Pages 531-565