Learn R by example

We used R to analyze all examples in chapter 20. We’ve put the code here so that you can too.


Data

Download a .zip file with all the data for chapter 20 in .csv format here.

Download a .zip file with all data sets in the book here.

All data sets and their sources are listed individually below.

Disclaimer: Most data sets used in the book are grabbed from graphs and tables in the original publications, and the values may not be exact. Contact the original authors for the raw data.


Data for examples

Example 20.3. Unruly passengers

Fatouros, N. E., et al. 2005. Nature 433:704.

Example 20.4. Conservation scoop

Eggert, L. S., et al. 2003. Molecular Ecology 12:1389-1402.


Data for problem sets

20.07. Yeast regulatory genes

Guelzim, N., S. Bottani, P. Bourgine and F. Képès. 2002. Nature Genetics 31: 60-63.

20.08. Silverswords

inferred from Baldwin, B. G. and M. J. Sanderson 1998. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (USA) 95: 9402-9406.

20.14. Vole dispersal

Sandell, M., J. Agrell, S. Erlinge, and J. Nelson. 1991. Oecologia 86: 153-158.

20.16. Bee lifespans

Visscher, P. K. and R. Dukas. 1997. Insectes Sociaux 44: 1-5.