| Description |
1 online resource (xii, 365 pages) : illustrations |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 350-360) and index. |
| Summary |
There is growing recognition that ecological systems are so complex that major advances will only come as techniques are developed for analysing networks of variables. This new textbook critically examines research methods used by ecologists, whilst posing questions about the future of multivariate methodology and how developments will advance understanding. |
| Contents |
Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; 1 Introduction; 2 An example model with observed variables; 3 The anatomy of models I: observed variable models; 4 The anatomy of models II: latent variables; 5 Principles of estimation and model assessment; 6 Composite variables and their uses; 7 Additional techniques for complex situations; 8 Model evaluation in practice; 9 Multivariate experiments; 10 The systematic use of SEM: an example; 11 Cautions and recommendations; 12 How can SEM contribute to scientific advancement? |
| Access |
License restrictions may limit access. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Biotic communities -- Mathematical models.
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Biotic communities -- Mathematical models. |
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Multivariate analysis.
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Multivariate analysis. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Grace, James B. Structural equation modeling and natural systems. Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2006 0521837421 9780521837422 (DLC) 2006297169 (OCoLC)58999134 |
| ISBN |
9780511242120 (electronic book) |
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0511242123 (electronic book) |
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0511240562 |
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9780511240560 |
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0511241089 |
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9780511241086 |
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0511241607 (electronic book) |
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9780511241604 (electronic book) |
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9780511617799 (electronic book) |
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0511617798 (electronic book) |
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0521546532 (Paper) |
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0521837421 (Cloth) |
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9780521837422 (hardback) |
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9780521546539 (paperback) |
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