The Quantitative Method in Biology Classic Reprint
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2019
- Hardcover
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- Title
- The Quantitative Method in Biology Classic Reprint
- Author
- Julius Macleod
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2019
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- HRD
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 036531319X
- ISBN 13
- 9780365313199
- Item weight
- 561 grams
The Quantitative Method in Biology applies a precise, numbers-driven approach to describe and compare living forms.
This edition emphasizes measuring biological traits, defining primordia, and building exact, comparable descriptions of species. It guides readers from foundational ideas to practical techniques for applying statistics and measurements to biology.
Structured to support both study and reference, the book argues for rigorous definitions and systematic data collection. It covers concepts such as constants, bertillonage, and the use of curves to map variation, with examples drawn from plants and animals. The aim is to turn vague descriptions into measurable, testable descriptions that help clarify relationships among species.
- Learn how to identify primordia and measure them along key axes to create comparable data.
- Explore biaxial and triaxial systems and how they organize complex life forms.
- Understand variation through curves and statistical ideas used in biology.
- See how a quantitative description can improve species identification and classification.
Ideal for readers of biology, systematics, and anyone seeking a data-driven approach to describing living forms.
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