Do you find statistics overwhelming and confusing? Have you ever wished for someone to explain the basics in a clear and easy-to-follow style? This accessible textbook gives a step-by-step introduction to all the topics covered in introductory statistics courses for the behavioural sciences, with plenty of examples discussed in depth, based on real psychology experiments utilising the statistical techniques described. Advanced sections are also provided, for those who want to learn a particular topic in more depth. Statistics for the Behavioural Sciences: An Introduction begins with an introduction to the basic concepts, before providing a detailed explanation of basic statistical tests and concepts such as descriptive statistics, probability, the bimial distribution, continuous random variables, the rmal distribution, the Chi-Square distribution, the analysis of categorical data, t-tests, correlation and regression. This timely and highly readable text will be invaluable to undergraduate students of psychology, and students of research methods courses in related disciplines, as well as anyone with an interest in the basic concepts and tests associated with statistics in the behavioural sciences.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd, Psychology Press Ltd
ISBN-10
1841693200
ISBN-13
9781841693200
eBay Product ID (ePID)
96825716
Product Key Features
Author
Riccardo Russo
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Psychology: Professional & General
Type
Textbook
Dimensions
Weight
476g
Height
246mm
Width
174mm
Additional Product Features
Place of Publication
Hove
Spine
25mm
Date of Publication
19/06/2003
Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Genre
Psychology: Professional & General
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