Making Sense of Data and Statistics in Psychology - Softcover

Mulhern, Gerry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0230205747 ISBN 13: 9780230205741

Verlag: Red Globe Press, 2011

Inhaltsangabe

An innovative and easy-to-read introduction to statistics in Psychology, written with even the most maths-averse Psychology student in mind

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"A comprehensive introduction to statistics for psychology in an easily accessible style with a fresh new approach. Recommended to anyone teaching statistics to a broad audience in the social sciences." - Antonius H. N. Cillessen, Professor of Psychology and Vice Dean of Social Sciences, Radboud University Nijmegen, the Netherlands
 
"This text covers a good amount and level of information, and is suitable both as a core textbook and as a reference for students undertaking their research project. The authors' extensive teaching experience is clearly evident as care is taken to explain those concepts which are commonly misunderstood or which students struggle with most." - Sarah Bayless, Department of Psychology, University of Winchester, UK
 
"A highly accessible introduction to applied statistics in psychological research. It succeeds in clearly explaining core concepts, while avoiding mathematical complexities that typically cause readers to lose their way. My students invariably rated the first edition of this book very highly. This second edition will remain my first choice." - Sander Los, Department of Cognitive Psychology, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Reseña del editor

Statistics is one of the most useful elements of any psychology degree. This popular textbook will equip you with the tools needed not only to make sense of your own data and research, but also to think critically about the research and statistics you will encounter in everyday life.

Features include:
- Logical, intuitive organization of key statistical concepts and tests with an emphasis on understanding which test to use and why
- Innovative graphic illustrations and insightful dialogues that help you to get to grips with statistics
- Concise, easy-to-follow guidelines for making sense of SPSS
- COverage of more complex tests and concepts for when you need to dig deeper

Making Sense of Data and Statistics in Psychology will help you design experiments, analyse data with confidence and establish a solid grounding in statistics; it will become a valuable resource throughout your studies.
 
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Über diese Auflage

• Verlag: Red Globe Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0230205747
• ISBN 13: 9780230205741
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Auflage: 2
• Anzahl der Seiten: 412