Statistical Methods for Field and Laboratory Studies in Behavioral Ecology

ISBN-13: 9781138743366 / Angielski / Twarda / 2018 / 302 str.

Scott Pardo; Michael Pardo

Opis

Statistical methods are ubiquitous in behavioural ecology research. This text will provide some elementary material, with enough theory so that the reader will be able to understand the uses, advantages, and limitations of those methods as they apply to studying animal behaviour in the wild.

Spis treści

Preface. Statistical Foundations. Binary Results – Single Samples and 2 x 2 Tables. Continuous Variables – One and Two Samples. The Linear Model – Continuous Regressor Variables. The Linear Model – Discrete Regressor Variables. The Linear Model – Random Effects and Mixed Models. Polytomous Discrete Variables – R x C Contingency Tables. The Generalized Linear Model – Logistic Regression. Multivariate Continuous Variables – Dimension Reduction. Multivariate Continuous Variables – Grouping and Discrimination. Bayesian and Frequentist Philosophies. Decision and Game Theory – Bayesian and Non-Bayesian. Some Notes on Sample Size Estimation.

O autorze

Scott Pardo, Michael Pardo