Description |
1 online resource (1 volume) : illustrations |
Contents |
Scientific psychology and the research process -- The nature of psychology experiments (I): variables and conditions -- The nature of psychology experiments (II): validity -- Describing data -- Making inferences from data -- Selecting a statistical test -- Tests of significance for nominal data -- Tests of significance for ordinal data (and interval/ratio data when parametric assumptions are not met) -- Tests of significance for interval data -- Correlational studies |
Summary |
Experimental Design and Statistics for Psychology: A First Course is a concise and accessible introduction to the design of psychology experiments and the statistical tests used to make sense of their results. Written in a straightforward, effective style and making abundant use of charts, diagrams and figures, this book assumes no prior knowledge of statistics and will be of benefit to all students needing a clear pathway into this often confusing area. The book introduces the main aspects of e |
Notes |
Includes index |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 215) and index |
Notes |
Print version record |
Subject |
Experimental design -- Textbooks.
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Psychology -- Research -- Methodology -- Textbooks.
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Psychometrics -- Textbooks.
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Form |
Electronic book
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Author |
Todman, John B.
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ISBN |
1405100230 |
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1405100249 |
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1405150386 (electronic bk.) |
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9781405100236 |
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9781405100243 |
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9781405150385 (electronic bk.) |
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