Fundamental statistics for the behavioral sciences (Bog)

Introduction to Statistics in Psychology, 5th edition is the comprehensive, straightforward and essential student guide to understanding statistics and carrying out statistical analyses in psychology. Revised and updated throughout, the text offers clear and detailed coverage of the statistical methods used by psychologists. Key aspects of the process are highlighted throughout the text in special sections: * Research Design Issues' offers advice and guidance on important topics and concepts. * Examples from the published literature' highlight how tests have been applied in interesting classic and more recent research.* Calculation' presents and separates out the mathematical principles underlying the analyses. * Quick Steps Guide' - this new feature offers a practical, quick guide on how to carry out a statistical analysis in SPSS Statistics and helps students understand the links betwe

This fifth edition of Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology has been revised and updated, providing students with the most readable and comprehensive survey of research methods, statistical concepts and procedures in psychology today. The book assumes no prior knowledge, taking you through every stage of your research project in manageable steps. Advice on planning and conducting studies, analysing data and writing up practical reports is given, and examples provided, as well as advice on how to report results in conventional (APA) style. Unlike other introductory texts, there is discussion of commonly misunderstood concepts such as ecological validity, the null hypothesis and the role of cross-cultural psychology studies. Qualitative research is included in the central research methods chapters as well as being highlighted in specialist chapters which cover content analysis, gro

This title enables students to conduct serious analysis of applied problems rather than running simple 'canned' applications. The text is at a mathematically higher level than most business statistics texts and provides students with the knowledge they need to become stronger analysts for future managerial positions. Titel: Statistics for business and economics Forfattere: Paul Newbold,William L. Carlson,Betty M. Thorne Udgave: 8. udgave Genre: Faglitteratur Sammendrag: The eighth edition of Statistics for Business and Economics provides students with a strong introduction to business statistics, develops understanding of concepts, and emphasizes problem-solving using realistic examples from business and economics. This text is pitched at a mathematically higher level than most business statistics texts and provides students with the knowledge they need to become stronger analysts for fu

'The PASW and SPSS Survival Manual' throws a lifeline to students and researchers grappling with this data analysis software. From the formulation of research questions, to the design of the study and analysis of data, to reporting the results, the author discusses basic and advanced statistical techniques Titel: SPSS survival manual : a step by step guide to data analysis using SPSS Udgave: 4th edition Genre: Faglitteratur Sammendrag: The SPSS Survival Manual throws a lifeline to students and researchers grappling with this data analysis software. This edition guides you through the entire research process with statistics techniques clearly outlined. Designed for beginners and experienced users in various fields, it is an essential guide, with examples, and is supported by a website with sample data and guidelines on report writing. Type: Paperback

The third edition of Business Statistics: Communicating with Numbers provides a unique, innovative, and engaging learning experience for students studying Business Statistics. It is an intellectually stimulating, practical, and visually attractive textbook, from which students can learn and instructors can teach. Throughout the book, the authors have presented the material in an accessible way by using timely business applications to which students can relate. Although the text is application-oriented, it is also mathematically sound and uses notation that is generally accepted for the topic being covered Titel: Business statistics : communicating with numbers Forfatter: Sanjiv Jaggia Forlag: McGraw-Hill Udgivelsesår: 2019 Sider: 814 Sprog: Engelsk

The Science of Mind and Behavior This title imparts students with a scientific understanding of the field of psychology whilst also showing them the impact on their day-to-day existence. A conceptual framework within the text emphasises relations between biological, psychological, and environmental levels of analysis and portrays the focus of modern psychology. Udgivelsesår: 2009 Sider: 1036 Sprog: Engelsk

RESEARCH DESIGN EXPLAINED helps readers appreciate the excitement of science research and its relevance to psychology by explaining concepts clearly and using real-life analogies and examples. Focusing on important, fundamental concepts and demonstrating the logic behind research design, authors Mitchell and Jolley help readers go beyond simply memorizing terms to develop a true understanding of research design. A textbook for a research design course for psychology students that Mitchell and Jolly (both Clarion College) says avoids either of the messages of most: that the subject is easy to think much about, and that it is so difficult only trained professionals should attempt it. They tie the principles they explain into the lives of students, and explain the underlying logic so they can apply it elsewhere. Like earlier editions, published between 1988 and 1996, the fourth takes accoun