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Jarvis, Basil was born on December 8, 1936 in Derby, England. Son of Sidney Harry and Getrude Alice (Brown) Roberts-Jarvis.
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For many biologists, statistics are an anathema; but statistical analysis of quantitative and qualitative data is of considerable importance. Although spreadsheet software provides a diverse range of statistical tools, users are usually unsure which technique should be used. This book provides the basic statistical theory and practice to understand the types of tests frequently needed for the assessment of microbiological data. No prior knowledge of statistical techniques is required. Even when data can be given to a professional statistician for analysis, the microbiologist needs to have at least a general understanding of the underlying basis of statistical procedures in order to communicate effectively with the statistician. The book contains many worked examples to illustrate the use of the techniques and provides a plethora of references both to standard statistical works and to relevant original scientific papers on food microbiology. * Basil Jarvis has had many years of experience in academic, research and industrial food microbiology and is a Past President of the Society for Applied Microbiology. He has published several edited books and more than 200 scientific articles concerned with food microbiology * NEW to this edition - chapters on Measurement Uncertainty in Microbiology, Statistical Process Control, Food Safety Objectives, Risk Assessment and Microbiological Criteria and a chapter on Validation of Microbiological Methods by Dr Sharon Brunelle, AOAC consultant * Includes additional figures and tables together with many worked examples to illustrate the use of specific procedures in the analysis of data obtained in the microbiological examination of foods
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Increasing interest in the use of numerical microbiological criteria for foods has often been accompanied by the supposition that the derived data are absolute and that variability is small. In spite of endeavours by some international bodies to stress the need for standardization of methods and the use of sampling plans, a situation still exists wherein an assumption is made that microbiological analyses yield highly reproducible data. This book starts with an assumption of no statistical knowledge by the reader. It discusses the meaning of variability and then considers the nature of certain statistical distributions and their relevance to the distribution of microorganisms in foods and other materials. Methods are described whereby the nature of the distribution can be assessed and hence valuable information can be obtained regarding the state and source of the organisms. This leads naturally into a consideration of sampling theory and an assessment of sampling regimes in relation to the interpretation of microbiological data. The causes of analytical error are then considered for both traditional and novel methods of analysis, and an assessment is made of the use of microbiological data in food control, especially in relation to interpretation of microbiological criteria. The book is widely referenced and the concepts are illustrated by many worked examples. It will be a valuable aid to practising microbiologists in the food, beverage and associated industries, as well as for students reading food microbiology at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
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Jarvis, Basil was born on December 8, 1936 in Derby, England. Son of Sidney Harry and Getrude Alice (Brown) Roberts-Jarvis.
Bachelor of Science, University Reading, England, 1958. Doctor of Philosophy, University Reading, England, 1967. Master of Science, University London, 1963.
Assistant bacteriologist, United Dairies Ltd., London, 1958-1960;
clinical biochemist, St. Helier Hospital, Carshalton, Surrey., England, 1960-1962;
from lecturer to senior lecturer, National College Food Technology U. Reading, Weybridge., 1964-1971;
chief microbiologist, Leatherhead Food Research Association, Surrey, England, 1971-1978;
deputy director science, Leatherhead Food Research Association, Surrey, England, 1979-1983;
director research, development, Express Foods Group International Ltd., Ruislip, England, 1983-1987;
technical director, H.P. Bulmer Ltd., Hereford, England, 1987-1995;
owner, consultant, Ross Bioscience Upton Bishop, Ross-on-Wye, England, since 1996. Chairman Regem Ltd., Cardiff, Wales, 1987-1990. Visiting professor U. Reading, since 1979.
Honorary professor of University Surrey, Guildford, since 1985.
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Member various committees Ministry Agriculture, Fish and Food Department Health, London, since 1972. Chairman course committee food microbiology World Health Organization, since 1973. Fellow Institute Biology (examiner 1972-1977, national coordinator branches since 2000), Institute Food Science (examiner 1976-1983, counsellor since 1991).
Member Society Applied Microbiology (president 1987-1989), Society General Microbiology, Research and Development Society (council 1985-1991). Club: Fly Dressers (London) (editor 1980-1986).
Married Marjorie Joan Brown, May 18, 1963. Children: Iain Stuart, Sarah Jane.