Methods of Agricultural Research

This book is designed for Graduate students taking up methods of agricultural research and statistics. The author made a clear discussion and illustrations on statistical tools used in the analysis of data that includes knowledge on SAS application for analysis of agriculture-related studies. This book edition deals with designing and analysis of experimental researches such as completely randomized design, randomized complete block design, assumptions underlying Analysis of Variance, missing data analysis, latin square design, factorial designs, mean comparison, and combined analysis. It also discusses and shows concrete illustrations on regression and correlation analysis, t-test, F-test, z-test, chi-square test, and analysis on alternative non-parametric data.Problem Sets on experimental designs were also provided to test the retentions and comprehension of students.

Autorentext

Onofre S. Corpuz, PhD in Forestry, PhD in Rural development, Doctor of Education, College Professor, Vice President for Research Development and Extension at Cotabato Foundation College of Science and Technology, Doroluman Arakan, Cotabato Philippines