Part of a series of books that aims to match the AQA specifications for Maths A-level, this book seeks to ensure coverage of the Statistics 1 module. It contains almost all the pure maths that students need to know for AS-level Mathematics, or for the first year of an A-level.
This wide-ranging dictionary covers over 2,300 statistical terms in accessible, jargon-free language. All existing entries and web links have been revised and updated to ensure that the content is as relevant as possible. An indispensable reference work for any students or professionals who come into contact with statistics at work or university.
Methods for the Estimation of Population Size and Species Richness
Focusing on ecological research and conservation, this book compiles various methods for estimating individual abundance and species diversity in natural settings. It provides practical guidance, complete with code and examples tailored for the R programming language, making it a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners in the field.
This slim volume provides a very approachable guide to the techniques and basic ideas of probability and statistics and more advanced techniques such as generalised linear models, classification using logistic regression, and support-vector machines.