
Geometric Morphometrics for Biologists : A Primer.
Title:
Geometric Morphometrics for Biologists : A Primer.
Author:
Zelditch, Miriam Leah.
ISBN:
9780080521916
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Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (457 pages)
Contents:
Front Cover -- GEOMETRIC MORPHOMETRICS FOR BIOLOGISTS: A PRIMER -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- List of contributors -- Preface -- Abbreviations -- Chapter 1. Introduction -- Part I: Basics of Shape Data -- Chapter 2. Landmarks -- Chapter 3. Simple size and shape variables: Bookstein shape coordinates -- Chapter 4. Theory of shape -- Chapter 5. Superimposition methods -- Chapter 6. The thin-plate spline. visualizing shape change as a deformation -- Part II: Analyzing Shape Variables -- Chapter 7. Ordination methods -- Chapter 8. Computer-based statistical methods -- Chapter 9. Multivariate analysis of variance -- Chapter 10. Regression -- Chapter 11. Partial least squares analysis -- Part III: Applications of Morphometric Methods to Complex Hypotheses -- Chapter 12. Disparity and variation -- Chapter 13. The relationship between ontogeny and phylogeny -- Chapter 14. Morphometrics and systematics -- Part IV: Last Things -- Chapter 15. Beyond two-dimensional configurations of landmarks -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Index.
Abstract:
Geometric Morphometrics for Biologists is an introductory textbook for a course on geometric morphometrics, written for graduate students and upper division undergraduates, covering both theory of shape analysis and methods of multivariate analysis. It is designed for students with minimal math background; taking them from the process of data collection through basic and more advanced statistical analyses. Many examples are given, beginning with simple although realistic case-studies, through examples of complex analyses requiring several different kinds of methods. The book also includes URL's for free software and step-by-step instructions for using the software. * Accessible, student-tested introduction to sophisticated methods of biological shape analysis * Detailed instructions for conducting analyses with freely available, easy to use software * Numerous illustrations; including graphical presentations of important theoretical concepts and demonstrations of alternative approaches to presenting results * Many realistic examples, both simple and complex, from on-going research * Comprehensive glossary of technical terms.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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