Hi Mark - I have used Zar in an introductory course for several years. It is very good text at balancing breadth and depth. That said, if I was starting over - especially for students with the ecological/field biology focus you mentioned - I would seriously consider the Quinn and Keough text that was suggested. This is a fantastic book! Take a look at both and see which fits the topics you wish to cover in the manner in which you would like to present them.
On 10/18/06, Dixon, Mark <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Does anyone have recommendations for a text for introductory > biostatistics? The class is junior/senior level course with mostly > students with an ecological/ environmental bent, although there may be > some pre-meds as well. From my discussions with others, Zar seems to be > the top choice, but I was wondering about other possible contenders (as > well as any feedback folks have on Zar). > > Any input would be most appreciated. > > Mark D. Dixon > Assistant Professor > Department of Biology > University of South Dakota > Vermillion, SD 57069 > Phone: (605) 677-6567 > Fax: (605) 677-6557 > Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >
