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Handbook of Meta-Analysis in Ecology and Evolution
Julia Koricheva
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Description for Handbook of Meta-Analysis in Ecology and Evolution
Paperback. Editor(s): Koricheva, Julia; Gurevitch, Jessica; Mengersen, Kerrie. Num Pages: 520 pages, 51 line illus. 45 tables. BIC Classification: PBT; PSAF; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 253 x 177 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1096.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
520
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Number of Pages
520
Place of Publication
New Jersey, United States
ISBN
9780691137292
SKU
V9780691137292
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About Julia Koricheva
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 for Handbook of Meta-Analysis in Ecology and Evolution
"[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
Daniela Vetter, Quarterly Review of Biology