Statistics Without Maths for Psychology: Using Spss for Windows - Softcover

Dancey, Christine P.; Reidy, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0132051605 ISBN 13: 9780132051606

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 2008

Synopsis

Statistics Without Maths for Psychology guides you through statistical processes in a clear, engaging and straightforward way - without using intimidating mathematical formulae.

This new fifth edition covers all the statistical procedures you will need and also gives guidance on using SPSS. Activities and questions throughout enable you to test your learning and deepen your understanding in a practical, manageable way. Comprehensive, clearly written and packed with examples, this rigorous guide will enable you to get to grips with statistics and avoid feeling like a fish out of water.

"An excellent introduction to the theory and use of statistics, especially suitable for students coming from an arts and humanities background who want to come to terms with statistical methods used in the social sciences."---Dr David Field, University of Reading

About this title

From the Publisher

New features to this edition:

Full guidance on using the latest version 15 of SPSS as well as earlier versions 10-14 A brand new chapter provides a clear introduction to the SPSS software before you start Up-to date examples from the literature keep you informed of current research A revised preface will guide you through how to use the new edition and web resources more effectively Answers to multiple choice questions are now included at the end of each chapter to allow you to test yourself easily and quickly Plus a brand new companion website with expanded and interactive features including;

An interactive hyperlinked flow chart guiding you through each step of choosing an analyses An expanded bank of Multiple Choice Questions allowing you to test your knowledge of each chapter Case studies with data sets and questions for each chapter to allow you to put what you've learnt into practice

About the Author

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

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0132051605
• ISBN 13: 9780132051606
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 619