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Choosing and Using Statistics remains an invaluable guide for students using a computer package to analyse data from research projects and practical class work. The text takes a pragmatic approach to statistics with a strong focus on what is actually needed. There are chapters giving useful advice on the basics of statistics and guidance on the presentation of data. The book is built around a key to selecting the correct statistical test and then gives clear guidance on how to carry out the test and interpret the output from four commonly used computer packages: SPSS, Minitab, Excel, and (new to this edition) the free program, R. Only the basics of formal statistics are described and the emphasis is on jargon-free English but any unfamiliar words can be looked up in the extensive glossary. This new 3rd edition of Choosing and Using Statistics is a must for all students who use a computer package to apply statistics in practical and project work. Features new to this edition:* Now features information on using the popular free program, R* Uses a simple key and flow chart to help you choose the right statistical test* Aimed at students using statistics for projects and in practical classes* Includes an extensive glossary and key to symbols to explain any statistical jargon* No previous knowledge of statistics is assumed

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Book category Books in English Mathematics & science Mathematics Probability & statistics

• Full title: Choosing and Using Statistics - A Biologists' Guide 3e
• Author: Calvin Dytham
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320
• EAN: 9781405198394
• ISBN: 1405198397
• ID: 04388323
• Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
• Weight: 646 g
• Dimensions: 240 × 172 × 14 mm
• Date of publishing: 10. December 2010

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