James P Stevens Knihy

The Last Snake Man is a roller-coaster ride into the extremes of nature as experienced by wildlife photographer and adrenaline junkie Austin J Stevens. A herpetologist of international standing, Stevens not only provides a fascinating insight into the world of dangerous reptiles and wild animals, but also a captivating history of his own diverse and dramatic life experiences. Whether on land mine duty for the South African army in Angola, entering the Guinness Book of Records for spending 107 days and nights locked in a cage with only 36 deadly snakes for company, or simply escaping the jaws of an angry komodo dragon, Stevens' adventures will have you both gripped with fear and yet also laughing at the bizarre nature of it all.

Focusing on practical application, this text emphasizes conceptual understanding of statistics over theoretical proofs. It integrates SAS and SPSS throughout each chapter, allowing users to engage with real data. By using definitional formulas on small data sets, readers gain valuable insights into the measurements involved, making it ideal for those who utilize statistical techniques in their work.

This best-selling text is written for those who use, rather than develop statistical methods. Dr. Stevens focuses on a conceptual understanding of the material rather than on proving results. Helpful narrative and numerous examples enhance understanding and a chapter on matrix algebra serves as a review. Annotated printouts from SPSS and SAS indicate what the numbers mean and encourage interpretation of the results. In addition to demonstrating how to use these packages, the author stresses the importance of checking the data, assessing the assumptions, and ensuring adequate sample size by providing guidelines so that the results can be generalized. The book is noted for its extensive applied coverage of MANOVA, its emphasis on statistical power, and numerous exercises including answers to half.-- Provided by publisher

Focusing on conceptual understanding rather than proving results, this classic text offers comprehensive coverage of multivariate statistics. It emphasizes the importance of statistical power and includes numerous examples that illustrate the practical application of the concepts. The use of SAS and SPSS throughout the book aids in interpreting results, making complex statistical ideas accessible to readers.