Statistics Using Ranks: A Unified Approach

Meddis, Ray

ISBN 10: 0631137882 / ISBN 13: 9780631137887

Published by Blackwell Pub, 1984

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U.S.A.: Blackwell Pub, 1984. 1st Edition . Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Basil Blackwell, U. K., 1984. paperback. Book Condition: Very Good. First Edition. The spine is sun faded but the title is clear and the covers are bright and glossy. The text is clear and the pages are tight. This is an introduction to statistical methods for analysing data collected in psychology and related sciences. Written with unusual clarity and with non-specialists in mind, it presents tests which are based on ranking techniques, explaining the theory behind them and illustrating their use with complete worked examples based on real data from a wide range of disciplines. The presentation moves systematically from simple designs through to complex problems typical of research applications. The designs include comparisons between groups, trends across groups, correlations and the use of frequency tables. Each chapter includes exercises, and a full computer program suitable for the home micro is also provided. The book concludes with an extensive set of tables, many of which are not available elsewhere. 449 pp.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Statistics Using Ranks: A Unified Approach
• Publisher: Blackwell Pub
• Publication Date: 1984
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0631137882
• ISBN 13: 9780631137887
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

This is an introduction to statistical methods for analysing data collected in psychology and related sciences. Written with unusual clarity and with non-specialists in mind, it presents tests which are based on ranking techniques, explaining the theory behind them and illustrating their use with complete worked examples based on real data from a wide range of disciplines. The presentation moves systematically from simple designs through to complex problems typical of research applications. The designs include comparisons between groups, trends across groups, correlations and the use of frequency tables. Each chapter includes exercises, and a full computer program suitable for the home micro is also provided. The book concludes with an extensive set of tables, many of which are not available elsewhere.