Statistics in Ecotoxicology

Statistics in Ecotoxicology Edited by Tim Sparks Institute ofTerrestrial Ecology, Cambridgeshire, UK A basic understanding ofstatistical concepts and methodology is essential for everyresearch scientist. Statistics in Ecotoxicology is a comprehensive,well-illustrated text, tailored to meet the needs of allecotoxicologists from undergraduates to professionals. Avoidingmathematical jargon, the book uses worked examples to enable thereader to understand the potential of, and limitations of,statistical analysis in both the planning and operation oflaboratory and field ecotoxicological experiments. This informativeand highly practical guide:
* provides an invaluable introduction to the quantitative methodsfor the analysis of ecotoxicological data;
* covers field experimentation, laboratory experimentation,regression methodology, multivariate methods and monitoring:
* incorporates essential tips to prevent many of the common designand analytical failings in ecotoxicology; and,
* includes case studies comprising of terrestrial, freshwater andmarine examples.
Written by an international team of scientists, Statistics inEcotoxicology will be essential reading for all ecotoxicologists.Statistik ist ein Studienfach, das viele Studenten in Angst und Schrecken versetzt. Obwohl es eine Reihe von Einführungen in die Statistik in anderen Anwendungsbereichen gibt, scheint es bislang keine Lehrbücher auf dem Markt zu geben, die sich genau an den Bedürfnissen von Ökotoxikologen orientieren. Darüber hinaus gibt es ein paar Lehrbücher die die Grundlagen statistischer Analyseverfahren erläutern, jedoch ohne auf die komplexe mathematische Argumentation einzugehen. Bisher mußten Ökotoxikologen eine Reihe verschiedener Werke konsultieren, um eine gründliche Einführung in dieses Thema zu bekommen. 'Statistics in Ecotoxicology' schafft Abhilfe: Dieses Buch liefert dem Ökotoxikologen in nur einem einzigen Band genau die Information, die er braucht. Basic Concepts (P. Rotbery).

Exploring the Data (D. French & D. Lindley).

Field Experiments (D. Gadsden & T. Sparks).

The Analysis of Laboratory Toxicity Experiments (R. Meister & P. Van den Brink).

Analysis of Field Studies: Regression Analysis (E. Smith & C. Anderson-Cook).

Multivariate Techniques (A. Scott & R. Clarke).

Environmental Monitoring: Investigating Associations and Trends (L. Conquest).

Organochlorines in Bird of Prey Eggs: A Terrestrial Case Study (T. Sparks, et al.).

Statistical Techniques for the Ecological Risk Assessment of Chemicals in Freshwaters (M. Crane, et al.).

Trying to Detect Impacts in Marine Habitats: Comparisons with Suitable Reference Areas (A. Underwood).

Appendices.

Index. "Overall there is enough value in this softcover edition to make it worth its cost for persons in ecology and toxicology." --Technometrics Vol. 42, No. 4 May 2001 Tim Sparks, Institute of Terrestrial Ecology, Cambridgeshire, UK.

A basic understanding of statistical concepts and methodology is essential for every research scientist. Statistics in Ecotoxicology is a comprehensive, well-illustrated text, tailored to meet the needs of all ecotoxicologists from undergraduates to professionals. Avoiding mathematical jargon, the book uses worked examples to enable the reader to understand the potential of, and limitations of, statistical analysis in both the planning and operation of laboratory and field ecotoxicological experiments. This informative and highly practical guide:

• provides an invaluable introduction to the quantitative methods for the analysis of ecotoxicological data
• covers field experimentation, laboratory experimentation, regression methodology, multivariate methods and monitoring
• incorporates essential tips to prevent many of the common design and analytical failings in ecotoxicology
• includes case studies comprising of terrestrial, freshwater and marine examples

Written by an international team of scientists, Statistics in Ecotoxicology will be essential reading for all ecotoxicologists.