Statistical Methods With Special Reference to Biological Variation (Classic Reprint)

Excerpt from Statistical Methods With Special Reference to Biological Variation<br><br>This book has been issued in answer to a repeated call for a simple presentation of the newer statistical methods in their application to biology. The immediate need which has called it forth is that of a handbook containing the working formul for use at summer laboratories where material for variation study abounds. In order that the book should not be too bulky the text has been condensed as much as is consistent with clearness.<br><br>This book was already in rough draft when the work of Duncker appeared in Roux's Archiv. I have made much use of Duncker's paper, especially in Chapter IV. I am indebted to Dr. Frederick H. Safford, Assistant Professor of Mathematics at the University of Cincinnati and formerly Instructor at Harvard University for kindly reading the proofs and for valuable advice. To Messrs. Keuffel and Esser, of New York, I am indebted for the use of the electrotypes of Figures 1 and 2. Finally, I cannot fail to acknowledge the cordial cooperation which the publishers have given in making the book serviceable.<br><br>About the Publisher<br><br>Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com<br><br>This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.