The second part deals with creating solid statistical design, and presents all methods that are well-known to statisticians in a language and context that students will easily understand. Appropriate Courses Methods of Ecology. Features Rather than emphasizing the derivation of mathematical formulae, the text emphasizes the use of statistics. This helps students who lack a mathematical background learn the methods they need to know without becoming overwhelmed. The author focuses on how to measure ecological parameters, such as population size and species diversity.
Students learn the most effective ways to set up field experiments and observations.
Different methods are more suitable for some observations than others, and students learn the method that works best for each situation. The text includes common statistical problems, valid for all types of plant and animal populations and community studies. Key Concepts boxes highlight important concepts throughout. Examples from current literature, providing timely topic coverage and real ecological data, show how methods are used in the real world. Table Of Contents I. Ecological Data.