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Title Good statistical practice for natural resources research / edited by Roger Stern ... [and others]
Published Oxfordshire, UK ; Cambridge, MA : CABI Pub., [2004]
©2004

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Description xviii, 388 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Contents Ch. 1. What is natural resources research? -- Ch. 2. At least read this ... -- Ch. 3. Sidetracks -- Ch. 4. Introduction to research planning -- Ch. 5. Concepts underlying experiments -- Ch. 6. Sampling concepts -- Ch. 7. Surveys and studies of human subjects -- Ch. 8. Surveying land and natural populations -- Ch. 9. Planning effective experiments -- Ch. 10. Data management issues and problems -- Ch. 11. Use of spreadsheet packages -- Ch. 12. The role of a database package -- Ch. 13. Developing a data management strategy -- Ch. 14. Use of statistical software -- Ch. 15. Analysis - aims and approaches -- Ch. 16. The DIY toolbox - general ideas -- Ch. 17. Analysis of survey data -- Ch. 18. Analysis of experimental data -- Ch. 19. General linear models -- Ch. 20. The craftsman's toolbox -- Ch. 21. Informative presentation of tables, graphs and statistics -- Ch. 22. Current trends and their implications for good practice -- Ch. 23. Resources and further reading
App. Preparing a protocol
Summary 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
Notes At foot of cover: DFID - Department for International Development; World Agroforestry Centre, Statistical Services Centre; Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Print version record
Subject Natural resources -- Research.
Natural resources -- Statisticical methods
Natural resources -- Management -- Research -- Statistical methods.
Natural resources -- Management -- Research.
Author Stern, R. D. (Roger D.), 1944-
Great Britain. Department for International Development.
World Agroforestry Centre.
University of Reading. Statistical Services Centre
Netherlands. Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken.
LC no. 2003025318
ISBN 0851997228 paperback