Introduction to Biometry
“Introduction to Biometry” by Pierre Jolicoeur, published by Springer US on October 17, 2012, is a softcover reprint of the original first edition from 1999, comprising 517 pages. This book explores the application of statistical methods in various biological fields, emphasizing the importance of mathematical techniques in the quantitative analysis of organisms, populations, and species. Through carefully selected examples based on genuine data, the author illustrates key concepts and methodologies relevant to biometry.
Readers will find a comprehensive overview that spans a wide range of topics, bridging introductory biological statistics with advanced methods such as multivariate techniques and nonlinear models. The book also includes a set of statistical tables commonly used in biometry, making it a valuable resource for those interested in mathematics, probability and statistics, medical applications, epidemiology, and genetics. This edition serves as a practical guide for understanding the statistical approaches essential for studying biological variability.
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Statistical methods are becoming more important in all biological fields of study. Biometry deals with the application of mathematical techniques to the quantitative study of varying characteristics of organisms, populations, species, etc. This book uses examples based on genuine data carefully chosen by the author for their special biological significance. The chapters cover a broad spectrum of topics and bridge the gap between introductory biological statistics and advanced approaches such as multivariate techniques and nonlinear models. A set of statistical tables most frequently used in biometry completes the book.
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