Introduction to Agricultural Statistics
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Book Description
This well-organized, introductory level text expertly lays the foundation for the comprehension of agricultural statistics. The easy-to-follow presentation of theory in each chapter is followed by a wide range of examples and exercises that will help readers apply the theory to their field of study. Appendices to relevant chapters instruct readers on how to use the personal computer program, Excel, to take the drudgery out of performing basic statistical problems. Emphasis is placed on interpretation of the results once the calculations have been completed. Easy to read, this comprehensive text includes robust coverage of analysis of variance and regression analysis which those in the agricultural field will need to apply. It also includes a glossary that contains all the specialized terms that must be learned along with the concepts and methods. ALSO AVAILABLE: Instructor's Guide ISBN: 0-7668-1156-5. Call Customer Support to Order.
About the Author
Dr. Robert Davis is Professor in the Agricultural Department at Southwest Texas University. He holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Ag Economics from Texas A & M University, and a Ph.D in Statistics from North Carolina State University. He has been teaching the course on Agricultural Statistics since 1972 in several post-secondary agricultural programs, most recently at Southwest Texas State University. In addition to teaching, Dr. Davis has been very prolific in Ag Statistic Research.
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