Hi Algaequeen
I think that sooner or later there comes a point in everyone's life when you must decide on your priorities. I'm probably not the right person to give you advice as I have a similar dilemma, but just wanted to tell you that there are a lot of people facing the same problem (maybe this makes you feel a bit better:-)). Personally I think that when you're still under 30 years old, it really makes sense to focus on career, but if you have a serious relationship and you plan to have family at some point soon you may have to make some sacrifice..
It's hard to decide, but I think instead of thinking and rethinking, maybe you should follow your instinct?
I hope whatever you choose turns out to be the best choice!

thank you all for your interest and advice! :-)

thanks satchi!!:-)

thank you so much sneaks and satchi for your quick answers and recommendations! I 'll definitely try the book.

@satchi: thanks for the encouragement, it really helps to know other people might have had similar problems too.:-)
@sneaks: well, I know what I have to do, the thing is I don't know how. (for example, I now have to compare the means of 3 groups and see if there is a significant difference. I guess that sounds simple, still I don't know how to do it.) I guess I'll have to get the book and read it thoroughly.

another question: assuming I read the theory, and find the right test to analyse my data. How do I actually do the analysis then? Are there specific softwares you use?

Hi all, I'm starting a PhD in biology and my problem is that I know nothing about statistics (I don't even know how to do a student's test).
Could someone please suggest a book, or even better a tutorial on the internet, from which I can learn the necessary stuff? I would ask people in the lab but I'm rather ashamed I don't have a clue about statistical analysis of data.
Thanks!