Statistical Analysis in Microbiology: StatNotes

摘要: This book is aimed primarily at microbiologists who are undertaking research and require a basic knowledge of statistics to analyse their experimental data. Computer software employing wide range data analysis methods widely available scientists. The availability this software, however, makes it essential that investigators understand the principles statistics. Statistical can be complex with many different approach, each which applies in particular circumstance. Hence, possible apply an incorrect statistical method draw wrong conclusions from experiment. purpose book, has its origin series articles published Society for Applied Microbiology journal ‘The Microbiologist’, attempt present logic as clearly therefore, dispel some myths often surround subject. 28 ‘Statnotes’ deal various topics likely encountered, including nature variables, comparison means two or more groups, non-parametric statistics, variance, correlating such multiple linear regression principal components analysis. In case, relevant illustrated examples drawn experiments microbiological research. text incorporates glossary most commonly used terms there appendices designed aid investigator selection appropriate test.