Description |
xvii, 612 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
Contents |
1. Variables and research design -- 2. Descriptive statistics -- 3. Probability, sampling and distributions -- 4. Hypothesis testing and statistical significance -- 5. Correlational analysis : Pearson's r -- 6. Analyses of differences between two conditions : the t-test -- 7. Issues of significance -- 8. Measures of association -- 9. Analysis of differences between three or more conditions : one-factor ANOVA -- 10. Analysis of variance with more than one IV -- 11. Regression analysis -- 12. Introduction to factor analysis -- 13. Analysis of three or more groups partialling out effects of a covariate -- 14. Introduction to multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) -- 15. Non-parametric statistics -- Answers to activities, SPSSFW exercises and multiple choice questions -- App. 1. Table of z-scores and the proportion of the standard normal distribution falling above and below each score -- App. 2. Table r to zr |
Summary |
"Statistics Without Maths for Psychology provides an accessible description of the key statistical concepts and techniques needed by psychology students. These concepts are explained clearly and without reference to underlying formulae. The authors provide a wealth of exercises, activities and multiple choice questions to enable you to practice your knowledge and skills. The use of SPSS for Windows (SPSSFW) in conducting statistical analysis is explained in detail and is fully integrated throughout the text. The book also provides comprehensive guidance on interpreting and reporting the output from SPSSFW."--BOOK JACKET |
Notes |
Previous ed.: 2002 |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
SUBJECT |
SPSS for Windows. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n92112430
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Subject |
Psychometrics -- Computer programs.
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Mathematical statistics.
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Psychometrics.
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Psychology -- Statistical methods.
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Author |
Reidy, John.
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LC no. |
2004044550 |
ISBN |
013124941X paperback |
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