Good Statistical Practice for Natural Resources Research

Author: Stern   R.;Coe   R.;Allan   E.;Dale   I.  

Publisher: CABI Publishing‎

Publication year: 2004

E-ISBN: 9780851999722

P-ISBN(Paperback): 9780851997223

Subject: F205 资源、环境和生态管理

Keyword: The Environment

Language: ENG

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Description

This book provides a practical approach to applying statistics to a wide variety of studies or projects. It will help bring together the biophysical and socioeconomic aspects, that are increasingly seen as integral to successful natural resources management. The topics covered include types of study in NRM, planning, data management and analysis. The book has been written for advanced students and professionals in all disciplines in agriculture, forestry, rural development, environmental and related sciences.

Chapter

Chapter 1: What is Natural Resources Research?

Chapter 2: At Least Read This...

Chapter 3: Sidetracks

Part 2: Planning

Chapter 4: Introduction to Research Planning

Chapter 5: Concepts Underlying Experiments

Chapter 6: Sampling Concepts

Chapter 7: Surveys and Studies of Human Subjects

Chapter 8: Surveying Land and Natural Populations

Chapter 9: Planning Effective Experiments

Part 3: Data Management

Chapter 10: Data Management Issues and Problems

Chapter 11: Use of Spreadsheet Packages

Chapter 12: The Role of a Database Pachage

Chapter 13: Developing a Data Management Strategy

Chapter 14: Use of Statistical Software

Part 4: Analysis

Chapter 15: Analysis — Aims and Approaches

Chapter 16: The DIY Toolbox — General Ideas

Chapter 17: Analysis of Survey Data

Chapter 18: Analysis of Experimental Data

Chapter 19: General Linear Models

Chapter 20: The Craftsman's Toolbox

Chapter 21: Informative Presentation of Tables, Graphs and Statistics

Part 5: Where Next?

Chapter 22: Current Trends and their Implications for Good Practice

Chapter 23: Resources and Further Reading

Appendix: Preparing a Protocol

Index

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