Understanding and using statistics in psychology : a practical introduction : or, how I came to know and love the standard error

✍ Scribed by Jeremy Miles; Philip Banyard

• Publisher: SAGE Publications
• Year: 2007
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 369
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

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 and how to carry out the tests and understand them. Taking a non-technical approach, it encourages the reader to understand why a particular test is being used and what the results mean in the context of a psychological study, focusing on meaning and understanding rather than mindless numerical calculation. Key features include: -A light and accessible style -Descriptions of the most commonly used statistical tes. Read more...

Content: Cover; Contents; Acknowledgements; Chapter 1; Chapter 2; Chapter 3; Chapter 4; Chapter 5; Chapter 6; Chapter 7; Chapter 8; Chapter 9; Chapter 10; Chapter 11; Chapter 12; Appendix 1; Appendix 2; Appendix 3; Appendix 4; Appendix 5; Appendix 6; Appendix 7; Appendix 8; References; Index;
Abstract:

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. Read more...