Statistics Without Maths for Psychology: Using Spss for Windows - Brossura

Dancey, Christine P.; Reidy, John

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ISBN 10: 0132051605 ISBN 13: 9780132051606

Casa editrice: Prentice Hall, 2008

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Statistics Without Maths for Psychology guides you through statistical processes in a clear, engaging and straightforward way - without using intimidating mathematical formulae.

This new fifth edition covers all the statistical procedures you will need and also gives guidance on using SPSS. Activities and questions throughout enable you to test your learning and deepen your understanding in a practical, manageable way. Comprehensive, clearly written and packed with examples, this rigorous guide will enable you to get to grips with statistics and avoid feeling like a fish out of water.

"An excellent introduction to the theory and use of statistics, especially suitable for students coming from an arts and humanities background who want to come to terms with statistical methods used in the social sciences."---Dr David Field, University of Reading

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Statistics Without Maths for Psychology is an essential companion to your psychology course, guiding you through the process of using statistics without mathematical formulae. It gives you the tools to use SPSS and provides clear but comprehensive explanations of all the statistical concepts you will need, offering you the opportunity to test your knowledge and practice your skills along the way with activities, exercises and multiple choice questions. Packed with examples, “discussion points” and handy tips it will enable you to enrich your understanding and avoid feeling like a fish out of water.

New features to this edition...

• Full guidance on using the latest version 15 of SPSS as well as earlier versions 10-14
• A brand new chapter provides a clear introduction to the SPSS software before you start
• Up-to date examples from the literature keep you informed of current research
• A revised preface will guide you through how to use the new edition and web resources more effectively
• Answers to multiple choice questions are now included at the end of each chapter to allow you to test yourself easily and quickly

"very thorough coverage of statistical methodology...highly recommended" Dr Peter Cahusac, University of Stirling

A brand new companion website with expanded and interactive features including;

• An interactive hyperlinked flow chart guiding you through each step of choosing an analyses
• An expanded bank of Multiple Choice Questions allowing you to test your knowledge of each chapter
• Case studies with data sets and questions for each chapter to allow you to put what you’ve learnt into practice

"excellent web resources for both students and lecturers" Dr Nicola Graham-Kevan, University of Central Lancashire

 

Christine Dancey is a Professor of Psychology at the University of East London

John Reidy is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at Sheffield Hallam University

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Book by Dancey Christine P Reidy John

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Prentice Hall
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0132051605
• ISBN 13: 9780132051606
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Lingua: Inglese
• Numero edizione: 4
• Numero di pagine: 619