Statistics without Maths for Psychology - Softcover

Dancey, Prof Christine; Reidy, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0273726021 ISBN 13: 9780273726029

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 2011

Synopsis

Statistics Without Maths for Psychology guides you through statistical processes in a clear, engaging and straightforward way -  without using intimidating mathematical formulae.

This new 5th edition covers all the statistical procedures you will need and also gives guidance on using SPSS . Activities and questions throughout enable you to test your learning and deepen your understanding in a practical, manageable way. Comprehensive, clearly written and packed with examples, this rigorous guide will enable you to get to grips with statistics and avoid feeling like a fish out of water.

About this title

About the Author

Christine P. Dancey is a Professor of Psychology at the University of East London John Reidy is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology, Sociology & Politics at Sheffield Hatlam University

From the Back Cover

Statistics Without Maths for Psychology guides you through statistical processes in a clear, engaging and straightforward way -  without using intimidating mathematical formulae.

This new 5th edition covers all the statistical procedures you will need and also gives guidance on using SPSS . Activities and questions throughout enable you to test your learning and deepen your understanding in a practical, manageable way. Comprehensive, clearly written and packed with examples, this rigorous guide will enable you to get to grips with statistics and avoid feeling like a fish out of water.

New features to this edition:

• More definitions explain the key terms you need to understand statistics
• Up-to-date examples from the literature keep you informed of current research
• NEW interviews with researchers bring statistics to life, showing their important role in psychological discoveries
• NEW Full-colour design makes it even easier to follow the steps in SPSS
• NEW SPSS exercises allow you to learn by using the software
• Full guidance on using version 18 of SPSS, as well as earlier versions of the software

 The companion website is updated with interactive features including:

• An interactive hyperlinked flow chart guiding you through each step of choosing an analysis
• An expanded bank of Multiple Choice Questions allowing you to test your knowledge of each chapter
• Case studies with data sets and questions for each chapter to allow you to put what you’ve learnt into practice

'Excellent integration of design issues, statistical analysis and SPSS'.  'An essential purchase for all social science undergraduates. Particularly those who are anxious about statistics'. Dr Hayley Ness, Open University 'An excellent introduction to the theory and use of statistics, especially suitable for students coming from an arts and humanities background who want to come to terms with statistical methods used in the social sciences.' Dr David Field, University of Reading

Christine Dancey is a Professor of Psychology at the University of East London

John Reidy is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at Sheffield Hallam University

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0273726021
• ISBN 13: 9780273726029
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 648