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BL
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979262
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b733632
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Good statistical practice for natural resources research /\ edited by Roger Stern [and others].
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| Publication Statement
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Oxfordshire, UK ;Cambridge, MA :: CABI Pub.,, ©2004.
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1 online resource (xviii, 388 pages) :: illustrations
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| ISBN
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0851999727
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: 9780851999722
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0851997228
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9780851997223
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"Statistical Services Centre, University of Reading, UK; World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), Nairobi, Kenya."
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Contents
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Preface; Acknowledgements; Contributors; Abbreviations; Part 1: Introduction; Chapter 1: What is Natural Resources Research?; Chapter 2: At Least Read This ... ; Chapter 3: Sidetracks; Part 2: Planning; Chapter 4: Introduction to Research Planning; Chapter 5: Concepts Underlying Experiments; Chapter 6: Sampling Concepts; Chapter 7: Surveys and Studies of Human Subjects; Chapter 8: Surveying Land and Natural Populations; Chapter 9: Planning Effective Experiments; Part 3: Data Management; Chapter 10: Data Management Issues and Problems; Chapter 11: Use of Spreadsheet Packages.
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| Abstract
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This book provides a practical guide to using statistics in natural resources research. It discusses both biophysical and socioeconomic aspects of research and may help bring them together, as is necessary for successful natural resource management (NRM). The topics covered include the types of study in NRM, research planning, data management, and modern methods of data analysis. This book will be of interest to advanced students and professionals in all disciplines in agriculture, forestry, rural development, environmental and related sciences. The book has 23 chapters and a subject index.
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Natural resources-- Management-- Research-- Statistical methods.
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Natural resources-- Management-- Research.
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BUSINESS ECONOMICS-- Environmental Economics.
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BUSINESS ECONOMICS-- Green Business.
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Data analysis.
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Data processing.
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Natural resources-- Management-- Research.
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Natural resources.
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NATURE-- Natural Resources.
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Planning.
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Research.
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Resource management.
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Statistical analysis.
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| Dewey Classification
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333.7/07/27
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HC85.G66 2004
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WA 30.5G646 2004
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| Added Entry
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Stern, R. D., (Roger D.),1944-
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