TY  - BOOK
AU  - Stern,R.D.
AU  - Coe,Richard L.
AU  - Allan,Eleanor
AU  - Dale,Ian
ED  - C.A.B. International,
TI  - Good statistical practice for natural resources research
AV  - HC85 .G66 2004eb
U1  - 333.7/07/27 23
PY  - 2004///
CY  - Wallingford, Oxfordshire, UK
PB  - CABI
KW  - Natural resources
KW  - Management
KW  - Research
KW  - Statistical methods
KW  - Information and Documentation
KW  - Natural Resource Economics, (New March 2000)
KW  - Natural Resources (General)
KW  - Mathematics and Statistics
KW  - Data analysis
KW  - cabt
KW  - Data processing
KW  - Planning
KW  - Resource management
KW  - Statistical analysis
KW  - Electronic books
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; What is Natural Resources Research? -- At Least Read This ... -- Sidetracks -- Introduction to Research Planning -- Concepts Underlying Experiments -- Sampling Concepts -- Surveys and Studies of Human Subjects -- Surveying Land and Natural Populations -- Planning Effective Experiments -- Data Management Issues and Problems -- Use of Spreadsheet Packages -- The Role of a Database Package -- Developing a Data Management Strategy -- Use of Statistical Software -- Analysis : Aims and Approaches -- The DIY Toolbox : General Ideas -- Analysis of Survey Data -- Analysis of Experimental Data -- General Linear Models -- The Craftsman's Toolbox -- Informative Presentation of Tables, Graphs and Statistics -- Current Trends and their Implications for Good Practice -- Resources and Further Reading; Access limited to subscribing institution; Also available in print format
N2  - This book provides a practical guide to using statistics in natural resources research. It discusses both biophysical and socioeconomic aspects of research and may help bring them together, as is necessary for successful natural resource management (NRM). The topics covered include the types of study in NRM, research planning, data management, and modern methods of data analysis. This book will be of interest to advanced students and professionals in all disciplines in agriculture, forestry, rural development, environmental and related sciences. The book has 23 chapters and a subject index
UR  - https://dx.doi.org/10.1079/9780851997223.0000
ER  -