Natural Resources Biometrics
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Issue Date
2014-01-16
Authors
Kiernan, Diane
Publisher
Open SUNY Textbooks at the State University of New York College at Geneseo
Keywords
SUNY , State University of New York , Innovative Instructional Technology Grants , biometrics , natural resources , model fitting , residual analysis
Abstract
Natural Resources Biometrics begins with a review of descriptive statistics, estimation, and hypothesis testing. The following chapters cover one- and two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), including multiple comparison methods and interaction assessment, with a strong emphasis on application and interpretation. Simple and multiple linear regressions in a natural resource setting are covered in the next chapters, focusing on correlation, model fitting, residual analysis, and confidence and prediction intervals. The final chapters cover growth and yield models, volume and biomass equations, site index curves, competition indices, importance values, and measures of species diversity, association, and community similarity.