Multivariate Statistics For Wildlife And Ecology Research

Author : Kevin McGarigal,Samuel A. Cushman,Susan Stafford
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2013-12-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461212881

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Multivariate Statistics for Wildlife and Ecology Research by Kevin McGarigal,Samuel A. Cushman,Susan Stafford Pdf

With its focus on the practical application of the techniques of multivariate statistics, this book shapes the powerful tools of statistics for the specific needs of ecologists and makes statistics more applicable to their course of study. It gives readers a solid conceptual understanding of the role of multivariate statistics in ecological applications and the relationships among various techniques, while avoiding detailed mathematics and the underlying theory. More importantly, the reader will gain insight into the type of research questions best handled by each technique and the important considerations in applying them. Whether used as a textbook for specialised courses or as a supplement to general statistics texts, the book emphasises those techniques that students of ecology and natural resources most need to understand and employ in their research. While targeted for upper-division and graduate students in wildlife biology, forestry, and ecology, and for professional wildlife scientists and natural resource managers, this book will also be valuable to researchers in any of the biological sciences.

Author : Kevin McGarigal,Erin Landguth,Susan Stafford
Publisher : Springer
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2011-09-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 1461212898

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Multivariate Statistics for Wildlife and Ecology Research by Kevin McGarigal,Erin Landguth,Susan Stafford Pdf

With its focus on the practical application of the techniques of multivariate statistics, this book shapes the powerful tools of statistics for the specific needs of ecologists and makes statistics more applicable to their course of study. It gives readers a solid conceptual understanding of the role of multivariate statistics in ecological applications and the relationships among various techniques, while avoiding detailed mathematics and the underlying theory. More importantly, the reader will gain insight into the type of research questions best handled by each technique and the important considerations in applying them. Whether used as a textbook for specialised courses or as a supplement to general statistics texts, the book emphasises those techniques that students of ecology and natural resources most need to understand and employ in their research. While targeted for upper-division and graduate students in wildlife biology, forestry, and ecology, and for professional wildlife scientists and natural resource managers, this book will also be valuable to researchers in any of the biological sciences.

Author : David E. Capen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Animal ecology
ISBN : MINN:31951D03009825A

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The Use of Multivariate Statistics in Studies of Wildlife Habitat by David E. Capen Pdf

Author : Michael Greenacre,Raul Primicerio
Publisher : Fundacion BBVA
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2014-01-09
Category : Ecology
ISBN : 9788492937509

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Multivariate Analysis of Ecological Data by Michael Greenacre,Raul Primicerio Pdf

La diversidad biológica es fruto de la interacción entre numerosas especies, ya sean marinas, vegetales o animales, a la par que de los muchos factores limitantes que caracterizan el medio que habitan. El análisis multivariante utiliza las relaciones entre diferentes variables para ordenar los objetos de estudio según sus propiedades colectivas y luego clasificarlos; es decir, agrupar especies o ecosistemas en distintas clases compuestas cada una por entidades con propiedades parecidas. El fin último es relacionar la variabilidad biológica observada con las correspondientes características medioambientales. Multivariate Analysis of Ecological Data explica de manera completa y estructurada cómo analizar e interpretar los datos ecológicos observados sobre múltiples variables, tanto biológicos como medioambientales. Tras una introducción general a los datos ecológicos multivariantes y la metodología estadística, se abordan en capítulos específicos, métodos como aglomeración (clustering), regresión, biplots, escalado multidimensional, análisis de correspondencias (simple y canónico) y análisis log-ratio, con atención también a sus problemas de modelado y aspectos inferenciales. El libro plantea una serie de aplicaciones a datos reales derivados de investigaciones ecológicas, además de dos casos detallados que llevan al lector a apreciar los retos de análisis, interpretación y comunicación inherentes a los estudios a gran escala y los diseños complejos.

Author : B.B. Manly,L. McDonald,D.L. Thomas
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401115582

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Resource Selection by Animals by B.B. Manly,L. McDonald,D.L. Thomas Pdf

We have written this book as a guide to the design and analysis of field studies of resource selection, concentrating primarily on statistical aspects of the comparison of the use and availability of resources of different types. Our in tended audience is field ecologists in general and wildlife biologists in particular who are attempting to measure the extent to which real animal populations are selective in their choice of food and habitat. As such, we have made no attempt to address those aspects of theoretical ecology that are concerned with how animals might choose their resources if they acted in an optimal manner. The book is based on the concept of a resource selection function, where this is a function of characteristics measured on resource units such that its value for a unit is proportional to the probability of that unit being used. We argue that this concept leads to a unified theory for the analysis and interpretation of data on resource selection and can replace many ad hoc statistical methods that have been used in the past.

Author : David I Warton
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2022-08-10
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9783030884437

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Eco-Stats: Data Analysis in Ecology by David I Warton Pdf

This book introduces ecologists to the wonderful world of modern tools for data analysis, especially multivariate analysis. For biologists with relatively little prior knowledge of statistics, it introduces a modern, advanced approach to data analysis in an intuitive and accessible way. The book begins by reviewing some core principles in statistics, and relates common methods to the linear model, a general framework for modeling data where the response is continuous. This is then extended to discrete data using generalized linear models, to designs with multiple sampling levels via mixed models, and to situations where there are multiple response variables via model-based approaches to multivariate analysis. Along the way there is an introduction to: important principles in model selection; adaptations of the model to handle non-linearity and cyclical variables; dependence due to structured correlation in time, space or phylogeny; and design-based techniques for inference that can relax some of the modelling assumptions. It concludes with a range of advanced topics in model-based multivariate analysis relevant to the modern ecologist, including fourth corner, latent variable and copula models. Examples span a variety of applications including environmental monitoring, species distribution modeling, global-scale surveys of plant traits, and small field experiments on biological controls. Math Boxes throughout the book explain some of the core ideas mathematically for readers who want to delve deeper, and R code is used throughout. Accompanying code, data, and solutions to exercises can be found in the ecostats R package on CRAN.

Author : Michael L. Morrison,William M. Block,M. Dale Strickland,Bret A. Collier,Markus J. Peterson
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2008-03-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780387755274

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Wildlife Study Design by Michael L. Morrison,William M. Block,M. Dale Strickland,Bret A. Collier,Markus J. Peterson Pdf

We developed the first edition of this book because we perceived a need for a compilation on study design with application to studies of the ecology, conser- tion, and management of wildlife. We felt that the need for coverage of study design in one source was strong, and although a few books and monographs existed on some of the topics that we covered, no single work attempted to synthesize the many facets of wildlife study design. We decided to develop this second edition because our original goal – synthesis of study design – remains strong, and because we each gathered a substantial body of new material with which we could update and expand each chapter. Several of us also used the first edition as the basis for workshops and graduate teaching, which provided us with many valuable suggestions from readers on how to improve the text. In particular, Morrison received a detailed review from the graduate s- dents in his “Wildlife Study Design” course at Texas A&M University. We also paid heed to the reviews of the first edition that appeared in the literature.

Author : Leonard A. Brennan,Andrew N. Tri,Bruce G. Marcot
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2019-09-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781421431086

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Quantitative Analyses in Wildlife Science by Leonard A. Brennan,Andrew N. Tri,Bruce G. Marcot Pdf

An authoritative guide to quantitative methods that will help wildlife scientists improve analysis and decision-making. Over the past fifty years, wildlife science has become increasingly quantitative. But to wildlife scientists, many of whom have not been formally trained as biometricians, computer modelers, or mathematicians, the wide array of available techniques for analyzing wildlife populations and habitats can be overwhelming. This practical book aims to help students and professionals alike understand how to use quantitative methods to inform their work in the field. Covering the most widely used contemporary approaches to the analysis of wildlife populations and habitats, Quantitative Analyses in Wildlife Science is divided into five broad areas: • general statistical methods • demographic estimation • dynamic process modeling • analysis of spatially based data on animals and resources • numerical methods Addressing a variety of topics, from population estimation and growth trend predictions to the study of migration patterns, this book presents fresh data on such pressing issues as sustainable take, control of invasives, and species reintroduction. Authored by leading researchers in wildlife science, each chapter considers the structure of data in relation to a particular analytical technique, as well as the structure of variation in those data. Providing conceptual and quantitative overviews of modern analytical methods, the techniques covered in this book also apply to conservation research and wildlife policy. Whether a quick refresher or a comprehensive introduction is called for, Quantitative Analyses in Wildlife Science is an indispensable addition to every wildlife professional's bookshelf. Contributors: William M. Block, Leonard A. Brennan, Stephen T. Buckland, Christopher C. Chizinski, Evan C. Cooch, Raymond J. Davis, Stephen J. DeMaso, Randy W. DeYoung, Jane Elith, Joseph J. Fontane, Julie A. Heinrichs, Mevin B. Hooten, Julianna M. A. Jenkins, Zachary S. Laden, Damon B. Lesmeister, Daniel Linden, Jeffrey J. Lusk, Bruce G. Marcot, David L. Miller, Michael L. Morrison, Eric Rexstad, Jamie S. Sanderlin, Joseph P. Sands, Erica F. Stuber, Chris Sutherland, Andrew N. Tri, David B. Wester, Gary C. White, Christopher K. Williams, Damon L. Williford

Author : Hugh G. Gauch
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1982-02-26
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 0521282403

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Multivariate Analysis in Community Ecology by Hugh G. Gauch Pdf

A full description of computer-based methods of analysis used to define and solve ecological problems. Multivariate techniques permit summary of complex sets of data and allow investigation of many problems which cannot be tackled experimentally because of practical restraints.

Author : Michael L. Morrison,Leonard A. Brennan,Bruce G. Marcot,William M. Block,Kevin S. McKelvey
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2021-05-11
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781421440712

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Applications for Advancing Animal Ecology by Michael L. Morrison,Leonard A. Brennan,Bruce G. Marcot,William M. Block,Kevin S. McKelvey Pdf

"The authors consider individual organisms before considering habitats; they demonstrate how to apply such an approach to animal ecology in the field. The book is meant for wildlife professionals who are interested in exploring what kinds of insights this alternative approach can yield"--

Author : Brett K. Sandercock,Kathy Martin,Gernot Segelbacher
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780520270060

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Ecology, Conservation, and Management of Grouse by Brett K. Sandercock,Kathy Martin,Gernot Segelbacher Pdf

Summarizing current knowledge of grouse biology, this volume is organized in four sections--spatial ecology, habitat relationships, population biology, and conservation and management--and offers insights into spatial requirements, movements, and demography of grouse. Much of the research employs emerging tools in ecology that span biogeochemistry, molecular genetics, endocrinology, radio-telemetry, and remote sensing.--Adapted from publisher description on back cover.

Author : Gerald J. Bakus
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2007-01-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780470044407

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Quantitative Analysis of Marine Biological Communities by Gerald J. Bakus Pdf

Quantitative methods specifically tailored for the marine biologist While there are countless texts published on quantitative methods and many texts that cover quantitative terrestrial ecology, this text fills the need for the special quantitative problems confronting marine biologists and biological oceanographers. The author combines common quantitative techniques with recent advances in quantitative methodology and then demonstrates how these techniques can be used to study marine organisms, their behaviors, and their interactions with the environment. Readers learn how to better design experiments and sampling, employ sophisticated mathematical techniques, and accurately interpret and communicate the results. Most of this text is written at an introductory level, with a few topics that advance to more complex themes. Among the topics covered are plot/plotless sampling, biometrics, experimental design, game theory, optimization, time trends, modeling, and environmental impact assessments. Even readers new to quantitative methods will find the material accessible, with plenty of features to engage their interest, promote learning, and put their knowledge into practice: * One or more examples are provided to illustrate each individual quantitative technique presented in the text * The accompanying CD-ROM features two multimedia programs, several statistical programs, help to run complex statistical programs, and additional information amplifying topics covered in the text * References lead readers to additional information to pursue individual topics in greater depth Quantitative Analysis of Marine Biological Communities, with its extensive use of examples, is ideal for undergraduate and graduate students in marine biology. Marine biologists, regardless of their level of experience, will also discover new approaches to quantitative analysis tailored to the particular needs of their field.

Author : Robert McCleery,Ara Monadjem,L. Mike Conner,James D. Austin,Peter J. Taylor
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 381 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2022-01-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781421442112

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Methods for Ecological Research on Terrestrial Small Mammals by Robert McCleery,Ara Monadjem,L. Mike Conner,James D. Austin,Peter J. Taylor Pdf

A comprehensive and invaluable resource, Methods for Ecological Research on Terrestrial Small Mammals is a must-have for any ecologist working on small mammals.

Author : Brian Everitt
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2005-03-17
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781852338824

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An R and S-Plus® Companion to Multivariate Analysis by Brian Everitt Pdf

Applied statisticians often need to perform analyses of multivariate data; for these they will typically use one of the statistical software packages, S-Plus or R. This book sets out how to use these packages for these analyses in a concise and easy-to-use way, and will save users having to buy two books for the job. The author is well-known for this kind of book, and so buyers will trust that he’s got it right.

Author : Michael John Wilson,Thomais Kakouli-Duarte
Publisher : CABI
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781845933852

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Nematodes as Environmental Indicators by Michael John Wilson,Thomais Kakouli-Duarte Pdf

Nematodes are the most wide spread multicellular animals in nature and analysis of nematodes in terrestrial, freshwater and marine environments as well as their role and function in ecosystems, can be used for environmental monitoring. Compared to other organisms, they offer the greatest potential as bioindicators and can be used to study gene expression in relation to environmental challenges, to monitor changing impacts on the environment and in laboratory ecotoxicity tests. This volume addresses classical and molecular approaches to nematode community analysis, the contemporary field of nematodes as biosensors, as well as genomic aspects of nematode bioindicators. In addition, the case studies stress the importance of these bioindicators and demonstrate the commercial potential of these technologies.