Handbook of Meta-Analysis in Ecology and Evolution Contributor(s): Koricheva, Julia (Editor), Gurevitch, Jessica (Editor), Mengersen, Kerrie (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0691137293 ISBN-13: 9780691137292 Publisher: Princeton University Press OUR PRICE: $79.80 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2013 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Ecology - Science | Life Sciences - Evolution - Mathematics | Probability & Statistics - General |
Dewey: 576.8 |
LCCN: 2012041108 |
Physical Information: 1.3" H x 7" W x 9.8" (2.35 lbs) 520 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher 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-analysts. The chapters, written by renowned experts, walk readers through every step of meta-analysis, from problem formulation to the presentation of the results. The handbook identifies both the advantages of using meta-analysis for research synthesis and the potential pitfalls and limitations of meta-analysis (including when it should not be used). Different approaches to carrying out a meta-analysis are described, and include moment and least-square, maximum likelihood, and Bayesian approaches, all illustrated using worked examples based on real biological datasets. This one-of-a-kind resource is uniquely tailored to the biological sciences, and will provide an invaluable text for practitioners from graduate students and senior scientists to policymakers in conservation and environmental management.
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