An Introduction to Ecological Modelling: Putting Practice into Theory (Methods in Ecology Series)
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At present most books on ecological modelling rely on very complex mathematics, and so students and researchers shy away from investigating the potential uses of ecological models and their methods of construction. This new book aims to open up this exciting area to a much wider audience. Assuming only basic mathematical knowledge, the text uses case studies to show how a relatively small set of techniques of model construction can be used in a wide range of important applications. Researchers will find it an invaluable guide to using ecological models in their work.
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For many students and researchers the potential uses of ecological models and their method of construction remain a mystery. This text aims to open up the theory and application of ecological modelling to a wider audience. Using case studies, the book shows how a relatively small set of techniques of model construction can be used in a wide range of important applications. To do ecological modelling it is essential to use mathematics. In this text the reader is led gently through a progression of mathematical techniques. Each step is carefully explained, with equations immersed in the text. Where further mathematics are required, boxes provide explanations of key concepts and techniques. With the help of this book, those readers with little or no present understanding of modelling will be able to access the modelling literature with more confidence, and will be able to construct, use and test their own basic ecological models.
Introduction to Ecological Modelling: Putting Practice into Theory (Methods in Ecology Series),Michael Gillman,Milton Keynes,R. Hails,Blackwell Publishing, Incorporated,0632036346,Ecology,Life Sciences - Ecology,Mathematical Models,Nature,Nature/Ecology,Population biology,Science,Applied ecology,ECOLOGY_MATHEMATICAL MODELS,Mathematics for scientists & engineers,Science / Ecology
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