Basic Statistics for Psychologists - Softcover

Brysbaert, Marc

 
9780230275423: Basic Statistics for Psychologists
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0230275427 ISBN 13: 9780230275423
Verlag: Red Globe Press, 2011

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The emphasis upon methods of statistical research in psychology is often overlooked by beginning undergraduate students and subsequently, many find difficulty in approaching this unexpected yet so often integral topic of any given psychology degree. Subsequently this clearly written and comprehensive textbook offers itself as a guide to those students looking for a clear introduction on how to use statistics in psychological research. Crucially, students will be equipped with the key methods of statistical inference and learn how to interpret the results of various statistical tests.  Expect to learn how to summarise data using the frequency distribution, measures of central tendency, variability as well how to employ the t-test and non-parametric tests for various types of groups and samples.

This core adoptable textbook covers all areas of undergraduate statistics, with good formulas and explanations for calculations and will aid students with the knowledge and tools necessary to developing their ability to conduct reliable and methodical research using statistics. This is an incredibly helpful and informative read for undergraduate students taking research methods and statistics courses in psychology.

 


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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

MARC BRYSBAERT is currently Research Professor of Psychology at Ghent University, Belgium. Previously he was Professor of Psychology at Royal Holloway, University of London, where he taught both statistics and research methods and developed this textbook.

Marc has extensive publishing experience and has written the market-leading book on 'Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology', published by Pearson, as well as a Dutch Handbook of Psychology, and more.

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Looking for a book on stats that you can really understand? Worried about the maths?

Basic Statistics for Psychologists takes a fresh and readable approach to statistics, combining:
- Clear explanations of the key statistical concepts and tests used in psychology research
- A thorough yet easy-to-follow presentation of the mathematics that gives you the tools you need for data analysis and research design
- Chapter-by-chapter guidance for carrying out tests using SPSS
- An easily navigable layout filled with learning features that help you check your understanding and avoid common pitfalls

Using examples from psycholoigcal research to illustrate the essential concepts, this succinct and manageable book takes the fear out of maths and SPSS, and provides a firm foundation from which to build your knowledge of statistics.
 
In addition, the companion website for Basic Statistics for Psychologists includes multiple choice questions, a guide to carrying out the statistical tests in the book using Microsoft Excel, and a wealth of extra resources for psychology students, including links for further reading online.

Marc Brysbaert is currently Research Professor of Psychology at Ghent University, Belgium, and was until recently Professor of Psychology at Royal Holloway, University of London, UK, where he taught both statistics and research methods and developed this textbook.

Visit the companion website www.palgrave.com/psychology/brysbaert to find a wealth of extra resources for students and instructors, including lecturer notes and slides, Microsoft Excel datasets and links for further reading online

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Verlag
Red Globe Press
Erscheinungsdatum
2011
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
0230275427
ISBN 13 
9780230275423
Einband
Taschenbuch
Auflage
1
Anzahl der Seiten
432
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