Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
eBook - PDF

Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences

  1. 483 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences

About this book

The accessible, hands-on statistics textbook that behavioral science students and instructors trust

Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences is a respected, practical textbook that offers carefully crafted exercises to support the teaching and learning of statistics. This revised eighth edition presents all the topics students in the behavioral sciences need in a uniquely accessible format, making statistics feel relevant and approachable. With fictitious yet realistic examples that reappear throughout the chapter, students can follow a continuous narrative that helps them engage with and internalize the content.

User-friendly integration with SPSS software enables readers to gain hands-on experience with the application of theoretical concepts. Exercises at the end of each chapter, with additional practice in the online study guide, give students the repetition they need to fully comprehend the material. After working through this textbook, students will understand, not only the what, but also the why of statistical analysis.

  • Get plain-English explanations of statistical concepts and procedures important in behavioral sciences research
  • Learn from relatable examples and exercises focused on psychology, sociology, and other behavioral science
  • Work through well-crafted exercises designed to enhance your understanding of the material
  • Get clear instructions on how to perform statistical procedures with the industry-standard SPSS software

Online resources for instructors include a test bank, chapter quizzes, and PowerPoint slides. Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences also includes a student website containing additional basic math coverage, math review exercises, a study guide, a set of additional SPSS exercises, and downloadable data sets.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Dedication Page
  5. Contents
  6. Preface
  7. Acknowledgments
  8. Glossary of Symbols
  9. About the Companion Website
  10. Part I Descriptive Statistics
  11. Part II Basic Inferential Statistics
  12. Part III Analysis of Variance Methods
  13. Part IV Nonparametric Statistics for Categorical Data
  14. Appendix
  15. Glossary of Terms
  16. References
  17. Index
  18. EULA