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This is a book about the scientific process and how we apply it to data in ecology. We will learn how to plan for data collection, how to assemble data, how to analyse data and finally how to present the results. The book uses Microsoft Excel and the powerful Open Source R program to carry out data handling as well as producing graphs.

Who this book is for
Students of ecology and environmental science will find this book aimed at them although many other scientists will find the text useful as the principles and data analysis are the same in many disciplines. No prior knowledge is assumed and the reader can develop their skills up to degree level.

What you will learn from this book
How to plan ecological projects
How to record and assemble your data
How to use Excel for data analysis and graphs
How to use R for data analysis and graphs
How to carry out a wide range of statistical analyses
How to create professional looking graphs
How to present your results