Practical Field Ecology

A Project Guide

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Biological Sciences, Ecology
Cover of the book Practical Field Ecology by C. Philip Wheater, James R. Bell, Penny A. Cook, Wiley
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: C. Philip Wheater, James R. Bell, Penny A. Cook ISBN: 9780470976708
Publisher: Wiley Publication: April 12, 2011
Imprint: Wiley Language: English
Author: C. Philip Wheater, James R. Bell, Penny A. Cook
ISBN: 9780470976708
Publisher: Wiley
Publication: April 12, 2011
Imprint: Wiley
Language: English

This book introduces experimental design and data analysis / interpretation as well as field monitoring skills for both plants and animals. Clearly structured throughout and written in a student-friendly manner, the main emphasis of the book concentrates on the techniques required to design a field based ecological survey and shows how to execute an appropriate sampling regime. The book evaluates appropriate methods, including the problems associated with various techniques and their inherent flaws (e.g. low sample sizes, large amount of field or laboratory work, high cost etc). This provides a resource base outlining details from the planning stage, into the field, guiding through sampling and finally through organism identification in the laboratory and computer based data analysis and interpretation.

The text is divided into six distinct chapters. The first chapter covers planning, including health and safety together with information on a variety of statistical techniques for examining and analysing data. Following a chapter dealing with site characterisation and general aspects of species identification, subsequent chapters describe the techniques used to survey and census particular groups of organisms. The final chapter covers interpreting and presenting data and writing up the research. The emphasis here is on appropriate wording of interpretation and structure and content of the report.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This book introduces experimental design and data analysis / interpretation as well as field monitoring skills for both plants and animals. Clearly structured throughout and written in a student-friendly manner, the main emphasis of the book concentrates on the techniques required to design a field based ecological survey and shows how to execute an appropriate sampling regime. The book evaluates appropriate methods, including the problems associated with various techniques and their inherent flaws (e.g. low sample sizes, large amount of field or laboratory work, high cost etc). This provides a resource base outlining details from the planning stage, into the field, guiding through sampling and finally through organism identification in the laboratory and computer based data analysis and interpretation.

The text is divided into six distinct chapters. The first chapter covers planning, including health and safety together with information on a variety of statistical techniques for examining and analysing data. Following a chapter dealing with site characterisation and general aspects of species identification, subsequent chapters describe the techniques used to survey and census particular groups of organisms. The final chapter covers interpreting and presenting data and writing up the research. The emphasis here is on appropriate wording of interpretation and structure and content of the report.

More books from Wiley

Cover of the book Sprachfuhrer Chinesisch fur Dummies Das Pocketbuch by C. Philip Wheater, James R. Bell, Penny A. Cook
Cover of the book Passing the FRACP Written Examination by C. Philip Wheater, James R. Bell, Penny A. Cook
Cover of the book The Business of Value Investing by C. Philip Wheater, James R. Bell, Penny A. Cook
Cover of the book Leading the Virtual Workforce by C. Philip Wheater, James R. Bell, Penny A. Cook
Cover of the book Ten-Minute Tone-Ups For Dummies®, Mini Edition by C. Philip Wheater, James R. Bell, Penny A. Cook
Cover of the book Advanced Engineering Materials and Modeling by C. Philip Wheater, James R. Bell, Penny A. Cook
Cover of the book Computer Forensics For Dummies by C. Philip Wheater, James R. Bell, Penny A. Cook
Cover of the book Bioactives in Fruit by C. Philip Wheater, James R. Bell, Penny A. Cook
Cover of the book Proceedings of the 41st International Conference on Advanced Ceramics and Composites by C. Philip Wheater, James R. Bell, Penny A. Cook
Cover of the book Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Dragon? by C. Philip Wheater, James R. Bell, Penny A. Cook
Cover of the book The Making of Modern Science by C. Philip Wheater, James R. Bell, Penny A. Cook
Cover of the book The Theory and Practice of Investment Management by C. Philip Wheater, James R. Bell, Penny A. Cook
Cover of the book ABC of Ear, Nose and Throat by C. Philip Wheater, James R. Bell, Penny A. Cook
Cover of the book How to Be an Investment Banker by C. Philip Wheater, James R. Bell, Penny A. Cook
Cover of the book Spatial and Spatio-Temporal Geostatistical Modeling and Kriging by C. Philip Wheater, James R. Bell, Penny A. Cook
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy