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Statistics without Maths for Psychology

Statistics without Maths for Psychology

5th Edition

Christine Dancey, John Reidy

Apr 2011, Paperback, 648 pages
ISBN13: 9780273726029
ISBN10: 0273726021
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Statistics Without Maths for Psychology guides you through statistical processes in a clear, engaging and straightforward way - without using intimidating mathematical formulae.

This new 5th 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.

1 Variables and research design

2 Introduction to SPSS

3 Descriptive statistics

4 Probability, sampling and distributions

5 Hypothesis testing and statistical significance

6 Correlational analysis: Pearson's r

7 Analyses of differences between two conditions: the t-test

8 Issues of significance

9 Measures of association

10 Analysis of differences between three or more conditions

11 Analysis of variance with more than one IV

12 Regression analysis

13 Analysis of three or more groups partialling out effects of a covariate

14 Introduction to factor analysis

15 Introduction to multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA)

16 Non-parametric statistics

Appendix 1: Table of z-scores and the proportion of the standard normal distribution falling above and below each score

Appendix 2: Table r to zr

  • Clear introduction to the SPSS software before you start
  • Up-to date examples from the literature keep you informed of current research
  • A Preface guides 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

The companion website is updated with interactive features including:

  • An interactive hyperlinked flow chart guiding you through each step of choosing an analysis
  • 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

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