Handbook of Meta-analysis in Ecology and Evolution

Hardback

Main Details

Title Handbook of Meta-analysis in Ecology and Evolution
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Julia Koricheva
Edited by Jessica Gurevitch
Edited by Kerrie Mengersen
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:520
Dimensions(mm): Height 254,Width 178
Category/GenreProbability and statistics
Ecological science
ISBN/Barcode 9780691137285
ClassificationsDewey:569.909
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 51 line illus. 45 tables.

Publishing Details

Publisher Princeton University Press
Imprint Princeton University Press
Publication Date 21 April 2013
Publication Country United States

Description

Meta-analysis is a powerful statistical methodology for synthesizing research evidence across independent studies. This is the first comprehensive handbook of meta-analysis written specifically for ecologists and evolutionary biologists, and it provides an invaluable introduction for beginners as well as an up-to-date guide for experienced meta-ana

Author Biography

Julia Koricheva is Professor of Ecology at Royal Holloway, University of London. Jessica Gurevitch is Professor of Ecology and Evolution at Stony Brook University, State University of New York. Kerrie Mengersen is Research Professor of Statistics at Queensland University of Technology.

Reviews

"[T]his is a comprehensive and up-to-date compendium of all relevant aspects for meta-analysis conduction in ecology, evolution, and related topics. Scientists from these areas who already have some knowledge on meta-analysis will find valuable guidance."--Daniela Vetter, Quarterly Review of Biology