Statistics Without Maths for Psychology - Brossura

Dancey, Christine; Reidy, John

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ISBN 10: 0273774999 ISBN 13: 9780273774990

Casa editrice: Pearson Education, 2014

Riassunto

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

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Christine P. Dancey is Emeritus Professor of Psychology at the University of East London

John Reidy is a Principal Lecturer in Psychology in the Department of Psychology, Sociology and Politics at Sheffield Hallam University

Dalla quarta di copertina:

“This is a clearly written and beautifully presented text. The style is ideal for those who are new or nervous about statistics, as it supports their understanding in a friendly and easy to follow way.” 

Dr Jennifer Murray, Edinburgh Napier University

 

"In teaching statistics to undergraduates for a number of years, I have found this textbook provides an accessible yet sophisticated grounding in conceptual and practical aspects of quantitative psychology. I recommend it without reservation." 

Professor Richard Rowe, University of Sheffield

 

 

For students who need to understand and use statistics but find the mathematical formulae daunting, Statistics Without Maths for Psychology is the ideal guide. The clear, straightforward style and step-by-step SPSS walkthroughs take you through all the statistical procedures you will need. Activities and questions enable you to test your learning and increase your understanding in a practical, manageable way.

 

New for the sixth edition

 

• Thoroughly updated to cover version 21 of SPSS, as well as earlier versions of the software.

• Full-colour design and screenshots of the steps you need to take when using SPSS to help build understanding of and confidence in analysing data.

• Up-to-date examples from the literature keep you informed of current research.

• New activities related to the literature help you to learn how to understand and interpret research findings.

• Interviews with researchers bring statistics to life, showing their important role in psychological discoveries.

   

Visit the companion website at www.pearsoned.co.uk/dancey for more features, including:

• Multiple choice questions to test your knowledge of each chapter
• Extra datasets and exercises for each chapter to allow you to put what you’ve learnt into practice.

 

Christine P. Dancey is Emeritus Professor of Psychology at the University of East London.

John Reidy is a Principal Lecturer in Psychology in the Department of Psychology, Sociology and Politics at Sheffield Hallam University.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Pearson Education
• Data di pubblicazione: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0273774999
• ISBN 13: 9780273774990
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 6
• Numero di pagine: 612