Applied Statistical Methods in Agriculture, Health and Life Sciences

Applied Statistical Methods in Agriculture, Health and Life Sciences
Author: Bayo Lawal
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 816
Release: 2014-09-15
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3319055550

This textbook teaches crucial statistical methods to answer research questions using a unique range of statistical software programs, including MINITAB and R. This textbook is developed for undergraduate students in agriculture, nursing, biology and biomedical research. Graduate students will also find it to be a useful way to refresh their statistics skills and to reference software options. The unique combination of examples is approached using MINITAB and R for their individual strengths. Subjects covered include among others data description, probability distributions, experimental design, regression analysis, randomized design and biological assay. Unlike other biostatistics textbooks, this text also includes outliers, influential observations in regression and an introduction to survival analysis. Material is taken from the author's extensive teaching and research in Africa, USA and the UK. Sample problems, references and electronic supplementary material accompany each chapter.

Statistical Methods in Agriculture and Experimental Biology

Statistical Methods in Agriculture and Experimental Biology
Author: Roger Mead
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 490
Release: 2017-11-22
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1351414283

The third edition of this popular introductory text maintains the character that won worldwide respect for its predecessors but features a number of enhancements that broaden its scope, increase its utility, and bring the treatment thoroughly up to date. It provides complete coverage of the statistical ideas and methods essential to students in agriculture or experimental biology. In addition to covering fundamental methodology, this treatment also includes more advanced topics that the authors believe help develop an appreciation of the breadth of statistical methodology now available. The emphasis is not on mathematical detail, but on ensuring students understand why and when various methods should be used. New in the Third Edition: A chapter on the two simplest yet most important methods of multivariate analysis Increased emphasis on modern computer applications Discussions on a wider range of data types and the graphical display of data Analysis of mixed cropping experiments and on-farm experiments

The Common Agricultural Policy and Romanian Agriculture

The Common Agricultural Policy and Romanian Agriculture
Author: Jean Vasile Andrei
Publisher: CABI
Total Pages: 115
Release: 2019-08-27
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1789242207

The current evolution of the European economy suggests that in the near future, research in agri-food economy and agri-food production, and agricultural production systems and structures must be redesigned, adapted and developed to respond to the lack of sustainability of agri-food production systems and the current global food crisis. This book analyses the agricultural paradigm transformations that occur as countries converge on the European agricultural model and what their impact is for sectoral development, while emphasizing their contribution to the redefinition of rural agricultural communities and economy. This book helps develop a theoretical framework by analysing the specialized empirical literature and techniques used in the field of agricultural economy research, with a focus on the transformation of Romanian agriculture in order to become integrated and respond to the globalization of markets.

Modeling and Simulation Techniques for Improved Business Processes

Modeling and Simulation Techniques for Improved Business Processes
Author: Ebrahimi, Maryam
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 265
Release: 2018-01-05
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1522532277

Companies are constantly faced with the need to grow and advance in order to compete with other corporations. The implementation of computer innovations allows for smoother transitions to adaptive changes through the use and understanding of analytical tools. Modeling and Simulation Techniques for Improved Business Processes is a critical scholarly resource that examines the systems currently implemented in companies and how they can be upgraded and advanced through various computer design methods. Featuring coverage of a broad range of topics including scenario planning, casual modeling, and system dynamics, this publication is targeted toward researchers, professionals, and engineers searching for current research on corporate innovations created through computer design methods.

Human Performance Technology: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications

Human Performance Technology: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Author: Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 1986
Release: 2019-05-03
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1522583572

Business practices are rapidly changing due to technological advances in the workplace. Organizations are challenged to implement new programs for more efficient business while maintaining their standards of excellence and achievement. Human Performance Technology: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications is a vital reference source for the latest research findings on real-world applications of digital tools for human performance enhancement across a variety of settings. This publication also examines the utilization of problem-based instructional techniques for challenges and solutions encountered by industry professionals. Highlighting a range of topics such as performance support systems, workplace curricula, and instructional technology, this multi-volume book is ideally designed for business executives and managers, business professionals, human resources managers, academicians, and researchers actively involved in the business industry.

Cloud Computing and Security

Cloud Computing and Security
Author: Xingming Sun
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 502
Release: 2016-11-03
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 3319486713

This two volume set LNCS 10039 and LNCS 10040 constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the Second International Conference on Cloud Computing and Security, ICCCS 2016, held in Nanjing, China, during July 29-31, 2016. The 97 papers of these volumes were carefully reviewed and selected from 272 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections such as: Information Hiding, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, IOT Applications, Multimedia Applications, Multimedia Security and Forensics.

Statistical Procedures for Agricultural Research

Statistical Procedures for Agricultural Research
Author: Kwanchai A. Gomez
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 698
Release: 1984-02-17
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780471870920

Here in one easy-to-understand volume are the statistical procedures and techniques the agricultural researcher needs to know in order to design, implement, analyze, and interpret the results of most experiments with crops. Designed specifically for the non-statistician, this valuable guide focuses on the practical problems of the field researcher. Throughout, it emphasizes the use of statistics as a tool of research—one that will help pinpoint research problems and select remedial measures. Whenever possible, mathematical formulations and statistical jargon are avoided. Originally published by the International Rice Research Institute, this widely respected guide has been totally updated and much expanded in this Second Edition. It now features new chapters on the analysis of multi-observation data and experiments conducted over time and space. Also included is a chapter on experiments in farmers' fields, a subject of major concern in developing countries where agricultural research is commonly conducted outside experiment stations. Statistical Procedures for Agricultural Research, Second Edition will prove equally useful to students and professional researchers in all agricultural and biological disciplines. A wealth of examples of actual experiments help readers to choose the statistical method best suited for their needs, and enable even the most complicated procedures to be easily understood and directly applied. An International Rice Research Institute Book

Modern Statistics for the Life Sciences

Modern Statistics for the Life Sciences
Author: Alan Grafen
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2002-03-21
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 0199252319

Model formulae represent a powerful methodology for describing, discussing, understanding, and performing that large part of statistical tests known as linear statistics. The book aims to put this methodology firmly within the grasp of undergraduates.

Lean and Agile Software Development

Lean and Agile Software Development
Author: Adam Przybyłek
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2021-01-05
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 3030670848

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Lean and Agile Software Development, LASD 2021, which was held online on January 23, 2021. The conference received a total of 32 submissions, of which 10 full and 2 short papers are included in this volume. In addition, one keynote paper is also included. To live the agile mindset, the LASD conference focuses on highly relevant research outcomes and fosters their way into practice. Topics discussed in this volume range from teams under COVID-19 through women in Agile, to product road-mapping and non-functional requirements.

Experimental Statistics for Agriculture and Horticulture

Experimental Statistics for Agriculture and Horticulture
Author: Clive R. Ireland
Publisher: CABI
Total Pages: 376
Release: 2010
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1845935373

Providing practical training supported by a sound theoretical basis, this textbook introduces students to the principles of investigation by experiment and the role of statistics in analysis. It draws on the author's extensive teaching experience and is illustrated with fully worked, contextualized examples throughout, helping readers to correctly design their own experiments and identify the most appropriate technique for analysis. Subjects include sampling and determining sample reliability, hypothesis testing, relationships between variables, the role and use of computer packages such as Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software and GenStat, and more complex experimental designs, such as randomized blocks and split plots. This book is an essential text for students of agriculture, horticulture and related disciplines