Statistics Without Maths for Psychology: Using Spss for Windows - Couverture souple

Dancey, Christine; Reidy, John

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 013124941X ISBN 13 : 9780131249417

Editeur : Pearson Education Limited, 2004

Synopsis

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.

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture

 

What it does

Statistics Without Maths for Psychology is conceived, written and designed to help students enjoy statistics as well as enable them to understand statistical concepts . This, the 3rd edition, continues the good work of previous editions and remains a valuable tool for overcoming students' fear of the subject .

How it is done

Statistics Without Maths for Psychology provides an accessible description of the key statistical concepts and techniques needed by psychology students. These concepts are explained clearly and without reference to underlying formulae. The authors take the approach that statistics is best taught by 'doing' and they provide a wealth of exercises, activities and multiple choice questions to enable students to practice their knowledge and skills. The use of SPSS for Windows (SPSSFW) in conducting statistical analyses is explained in detail and is fully integrated throughout the text. The book also provides comprehensive guidance on interpreting and reporting the output from SPSSFW.

Some of what is new

• New, more accessible, text design including use of two colours to enhance the clarity of figures and diagrams.
• Added discussion of important topics, e.g. dichotomising continuous variables.
• Restructured topics to enhance understanding and clarity of concepts being explained.
• Fully updated examples from psychological literature.
• Extra multiple choice questions to enable students to further test their own learning.
• Updated explanations to ensure compatibility with SPSSFW versions 10, 11, 11.5 and 12.
• Introductions to some of the useful help facilities available in SPSSFW.
• Companion website where all SPSSFW data files are available to download, and additional multiple choice questions.

Leap to conquer your fear of statistics

Statistics Without Maths for Psychology is the perfect book to help you survive the jump.

 

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

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

 

 

Revue de presse

'This is the kind of statistics book that I would like to write.  Luckily, I don't have to do that now' 'I fully recommend this book as an undergraduate statistics text for those who prefer a minimal maths approach.  If you also teach SPSS then coverage of that package is a bonus' 'Here at last is a book which does not over-burden the student with too much maths but which also takes the subject seriously, giving detailed explanations and providing good topic coverage' 'This is a book that can be used throughout the undergraduate career'
Andrew Schofield, University of Birmingham                                                   Psychology Learning & Teaching, Volume 4: Issue 1, September 2004
'This clear, concise, step by step approach, without a mathematical formula in sight really does replace the familiar feelings of dread and intimidation, with confidence and motivation to use and understand statistical tests.'

Amazon reviewer, Jan 2002.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pearson Education Limited
• Date d'édition: 2004
• ISBN 10: 013124941X
• ISBN 13: 9780131249417
• Reliure: Broché
• Langue: anglais
• Numéro d'édition: 3
• Nombre de pages: 636
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible