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245 0 0 _aGood statistical practice for natural resources research /
_cedited by Roger Stern, Statistical Services Centre, University of Reading, UK, Richard Coe, World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), Nairobi, Kenya, Eleanor Allan, Statistical Services Centre, University of Reading, UK, and Ian Dale, Statistical Services Centre, University of Reading, UK.
264 1 _aWallingford, Oxfordshire, UK :
_bCABI,
_c2004.
264 4 _c2004
300 _a1 online resource (xviii, 388 pages) :
_billustrations, charts
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
520 3 _aThis 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.
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505 0 _aWhat 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.
506 _aAccess limited to subscribing institution.
530 _aAlso available in print format.
588 _aTitle from PDF title page (viewed August 23, 2013).
650 0 _aNatural resources
_xManagement
_xResearch.
650 0 _aNatural resources
_xManagement
_xResearch
_xStatistical methods.
650 4 _aResearch.
650 4 _aInformation and Documentation.
650 4 _aNatural Resource Economics, (New March 2000)
650 4 _aNatural Resources (General)
650 4 _aMathematics and Statistics.
650 7 _aData analysis.
_2cabt
650 7 _aData processing.
_2cabt
650 7 _aNatural resources.
_2cabt
650 7 _aPlanning.
_2cabt
650 7 _aResearch.
_2cabt
650 7 _aResource management.
_2cabt
650 7 _aStatistical analysis.
_2cabt
655 0 _aElectronic books.
690 _aAA500
690 _aCC300
690 _aEE115
690 _aPP000
690 _aZZ100
700 1 _aStern, R. D.
_q(Roger D.),
_d1944-
_eeditor of compilation.
700 1 _aCoe, Richard L.
_q(Richard Leighton),
_d1940-
_eeditor of compilation.
700 1 _aAllan, Eleanor,
_eeditor of compilation.
700 1 _aDale, Ian,
_eeditor of compilation.
710 2 _aC.A.B. International,
_eissuing body.
776 0 8 _iPrint version:
_tGood statistical practice for natural resources research.
_dOxfordshire, UK ; Cambridge, MA : CABI Pub., c2004.
_z0851997228
_w(DLC)2003025318
856 4 0 _uhttps://dx.doi.org/10.1079/9780851997223.0000
_zClick here to access resource
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