Spreadsheet Exercises in Ecology and Evolution
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| Rating | : | 4.79 (851 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0878931562 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 556 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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WELDEN, Southern Oregon University. - CHARLES W. THERESE M. DONOVAN, University of Vermont.
- CHARLES W. . DONOVAN, University of Vermont. About the Author THERESE M. WELDEN, Southern Oregon University
This title can be used independently as the basis of a laboratory course, or can supplement a variety of texts. Each spreadsheet exercise provides a list of objectives, background material, and annotated step by step instructions (Windows and Macintosh) for creating a model on a given topic. System requirements are Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet program.. Students then examine how various parameters affect model outcomes and, through a set of guided questions, are challenged to develop their model further. In the process, they become proficient with many of the functions available on most spreadsheet programs and learn to write and develop their own macros
"Program a model from scratch" according to A Customer. Originally conceived as a single book, these two volumes have been tailored to suit ecology/evolution or conservation biology/landscape ecology curricula. They help students develop expertise in building models using spreadsheet programs such as Microsoft® Excel. Why should students build their own spreadsheet models from scratch, when so many specific, prewritten mod. grant woods said A great book. This sucker is full of exercises and information to help learn how to use spreadsheet processes. We used it in our spatial analysis course and I liked it so much I bought it for myself.