Sampling Design and Statistical Methods for Environmental Biologists

摘要: INTRODUCTION. Purpose and Relation to Existing Literature. Background Assumed. Organization Emphasis. PRINCIPLES. General Review. The Example. Ten Principles. DECISIONS. Introduction. Optimal Impact Study Design. Suboptimal Designs--The Main Sequences. Forms of Simple Variables. Derived Selection Biological Variables in Special Areas. Estimation Necessary Sample Size, Number, Allocation. Data Screening Before Analysis. Computer Programs. Visual Display Results. SEQUENCES. Sequence 1: Permits an 2: Inferred from Temporal Change Alone. 3: Baseline or Monitoring Study. 4: Must Be Spatial Pattern 5: "When Where?" Is the Question. References. Index.