Essentials of Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences

This brief version of Gravetter and Wallnau's proven best-seller offers the straightforward instruction, accuracy, built-in learning aids, and wealth of real-world examples that professors AND students have come to appreciate. The authors take time to explain statistical procedures so that students can go beyond memorizing formulas and gain a conceptual understanding of statistics. By integrating applications to ensure that even students with a weak background in mathematics can understand statistics, the authors skillfully demonstrate that having an understanding of statistical procedures help them comprehend published findings, and become savvy consumers of information. Known for its exceptional accuracy and examples, this text also has a complete supplements package to support instructors with class preparation and testing.

Frederick J Gravetter is best-selling author of ESSENTIALS OF STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES, Fourth Edition; and the recently published RESEARCH METHODS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (co-authored with Lori Forzano). He is also the co-author of the best-selling STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES, Sixth Edition. Dr. Gravetter is Professor of Psychology at the State University of New York College at Brockport. He has taught at Brockport since the early 1970s, specializing in statistics, experimental design, and cognitive psychology. He received his Bachelor's degree in mathematics from M.I.T. and his Ph.D. in psychology from Duke University.