Handbook of Meta-analysis in Ecology and Evolution
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Handbook of Meta-analysis in Ecology and Evolution
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| Authors and Contributors |
Edited by Julia Koricheva
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Edited by Jessica Gurevitch
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Edited by Kerrie Mengersen
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:520 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 254,Width 178 |
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| Category/Genre | Probability and statistics
Ecological science |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780691137292
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| Classifications | Dewey:569.909 |
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| Audience | | Tertiary Education (US: College) | | Professional & Vocational | |
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| Illustrations |
51 line illus. 45 tables.
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Princeton University Press
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| Imprint |
Princeton University Press
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| Publication Date |
21 April 2013 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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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
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