Understanding and Using Statistics in Psychology: A Practical Introduction: Or, How I Came to Know and Love the Standard Error Contributor(s): Miles, Jeremy (Author), Banyard, Philip (Author) |
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ISBN: 076194396X ISBN-13: 9780761943969 Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd OUR PRICE: $208.05 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2007 Annotation: Understanding and Using Statistics in Psychology takes the fear out of psychological statistics to help students understand why statistics are carried out, how to choose the best test, how to carry out the tests, and then perform the analysis in SPSS. Emphasizing the place of statistical analysis in the process of conducting research, from design to report writing, this accessible and straightforward guide takes a non-technical approach, encouraging the reader to understand why a particular test is being used and what the results mean in the context of a psychological study. The focus is on meaning and understanding rather than numerical calculation. Key Features:
The perfect introductory resource, Understanding and Using Statistics in Psychology will guide any student new to statistics effortlessly through the process of test selection and analysis. |
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BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Research & Methodology - Psychology | Statistics |
Dewey: 150.151 |
LCCN: 2006929861 |
Physical Information: 1.1" H x 7.67" W x 9.1" (1.77 lbs) 368 pages |
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Publisher Description: Understanding and Using Statistics in Psychology takes the fear out of psychological statistics to help students understand why statistics are carried out, how to choose the best test, how to carry out the tests, and then perform the analysis in SPSS. Emphasizing the place of statistical analysis in the process of conducting research, from design to report writing, this accessible and straightforward guide takes a non-technical approach, encouraging the reader to understand why a particular test is being used and what the results mean in the context of a psychological study. The focus is on meaning and understanding rather than numerical calculation. |
Contributor Bio(s): Banyard, Philip: - Philip Banyard is Reader in Psychology at Nottingham Trent University. |