Andy Hector Bücher

This textbook offers a comprehensive approach to teaching linear, generalized, and mixed model analysis specifically tailored for students in ecology, evolution, and environmental studies. It emphasizes statistical analysis while integrating R programming throughout the material, ensuring that students not only learn the theory but also gain practical skills in applying statistical methods to real-world ecological data.

This book explores the impact of biodiversity changes on ecosystem function, reviewing recent research and its connections to fundamental ecological concepts. It serves as an up-to-date resource and textbook for upper undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as academic and research staff interested in biodiversity and ecosystem services.