Statistics Without Maths For Psychology

  • ISBN: 9780130336330
  • Author: Christine Dancey and John Reidy
  • Description:
    This book is distinguished by the fact that it simplifies some very difficult statistical concepts, using minimal mathematics. The aim is to teach the concepts rather than the mathematical formulae or calculations of data analysis. From the Author For those who think they will struggle with statisticsStatistics without maths is a book aimed at those students of psychology who find statistics books confusing.The book explains the concepts behind the most commonly used statistical techniques without any confusing formulae.Students are encouraged in their learning by use of examples, exercises and multiple-choice questions.The book also takes students through the procedures for analysing data using one of the most commonly used statistical packages (SPSS for Windows). Additionally, advice is given about which parts of the computer printout are important and how to write up the analyses in an appropriate manner. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. From the Back Cover Statistics Without Maths for Psychology provides an accessible description of key statistical concepts and techniques needed by psychology students, avoiding as much maths as possible. The authors take the approach that statistics is best taught by 'doing' and they employ a wealth of exercises, activities and multiple-choice questions to enable students to practice their new knowledge and skills. The use of SPSS in performing statisitcal tests is explained in detail and fully integrated throughout the text. This completely revised new edition features-* Many updated and new topics.* A large selection of new journal extracts and complete revision of all existing examples.* A new chapter covering non-parametric statistics.* Greater emphasis placed on exercises and activities within the text to support the 'learning by doing' approach.* All data examples ugraded to SPSS version 10.* A new, more accessible text design.* A new companion website, containing every data set used within the text.Statistics Without Maths for Psychology will be wlecomed by all students wanting a user-friendly introduction to statistics. Christine P.Dancey is a principal lecturer in the Psychology Department at the University of East London. John Reidy is a lecturer in the Department of Psychology at Sheffield Hallam University.

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