Introduction to Statistics in Psychology - Softcover

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"An excellent text written by two experienced educators. Its well-crafted, informal style make it an ideal text for introducing the world of statistics and SPSS to psychology undergraduates" Dr Mike Cox, Newcastle University

Introduction to Statistics in Psychology, sixth edition is a comprehensive, modern student guide to understanding and using statistics in psychological research. This edition has been significantly revised to incorporate the essential SPSS steps required for carrying out statistical analysis.

Key features of this new edition:

·    SPSS steps are covered for each test, illustrated by full-colour screenshots.

·    Fully updated with reference to the latest edition of SPSS Statistics version 22.

·    Covers the statistics that SPSS doesn’t reach.

Key aspects of the statistical analysis process are highlighted in these features:

·    Key concepts boxes explain important terms in more detail and Focus on sections explore more complex topics in greater depth.

·    Calculation boxes present and separate out the mathematical principles underlying the analyses.

The text is structured in short, accessible chapters and it suits statistics courses at all levels. Examples of real psychological studies employing the techniques are provided throughout, making this an essential guide to choosing tests, interpreting findings and writing up research.

This book is supported by a companion website featuring a range of resources to help students in their studies.  Self-test questions, additional datasets and handy quick guides to carrying out tests can all be found at www.pearsoned.co.uk/howitt

Dennis Howitt and Duncan Cramer are with Loughborough University.