Basic Statistical Analysis (Revised)

The material in this user-friendly text is presented as simply as possible to ensure that students will gain a solid understanding of statistical procedures and analysis.

 

The goal of this book is to demystify and present statistics in a clear, cohesive manner. The student is presented with rules of evidence and the logic behind those rules. The book is divided into three major units: Descriptive Statistics, Inferential Statistics, and Advanced Topics in Inferential Statistics.

 

Every effort has been made to keep the writing as clear as possible and always aimed at the student's life space.  Computational procedures are laid out in a step-by-step, programmed format.  This is a straightforward presentation of the essentials of statistical analysis emphasizing the constant interaction between statistical techniques and the resarch methodology. 

Key Benefit: This user-friendly book provides a comprehensive introduction to applied statistics. Key Topics: It broadly covers topical areas including psychology, education, criminal justice, and health sciences with problems on such topics as teacher salaries, drug sales, sports scores, special education, brain differences, hormonal inputs, dogmatism and anxiety, and the use of illegal substances as a function of shyness.