SPSS for Psychologists: A Guide to Data Analysis Using Spss for Windows - Softcover

Brace, Nicola; Kemp, Richard; Snelgar, Rosemary

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0805837558 ISBN 13: 9780805837551

Publisher: Psychology Press, 2007

Synopsis

The new edition of this best-selling guide carefully leads the user through the process of using SPSS to analyze psychological data. The authors review the basic issues regarding design and proceed through all of the major statistical techniques used in psychology, from introductory to advanced level. Readers are introduced to the rationale and use of each test and shown how to choose, perform, and report the statistical analysis of their own data.

SPSS for Psychologists, 3/E covers SPSS versions 12 and 13, but is also appropriate for those using versions 9 - 11. The new edition highlights the differences between the versions and now includes coverage of reliability measures, partial correlations, and using statistics for scale constructions.

Comprehensive in coverage, the book reviews advanced statistical material such as ANCOVA, factor analysis, logistic regression, and discriminant analysis as well as issues related to research design, data entry, data handling, data manipulation and modification in SPSS; how to calculate basic statistical procedures using SPSS; tests of difference for two sample designs, tests of correlation, and tests for nominal and categorical data; and tests for experiments involving complex designs or for data obtained using surveys.

Each statistical test features a brief description, an example of typical or actual research that might be analyzed using the test, and step-by-step instructions on how to perform the test using SPSS. Numerous screenshots and detailed descriptions of the steps required to perform the test, are included. Annotated examples of SPSS output help the reader understand and report the results of their analyses. Information on how to insert output into a text document is also included. The data used in the examples is found in an appendix and on a book specific Web site.

Intended for use as a supplementary text in statistics/research methods courses in psychology and related social sciences, a basic knowledge of Windows is assumed.

About this title

Review

"This is the best SPSS book I've ever seen...Every student should have a copy!"
 
―Dr. James Jackson
Hull University

"An excellent introductory text that will save students a huge amount of angst!"
 
―Lucy Troup
University of the West of England

"A first rate textbook...Well written with the student in mind at every stage."
 
―T. J. Wheeler
Chester University College

From the Publisher

Reviews:
'Good content and presentation, easy to follow and comprehensive.' - Mrs V. Keating, Sheffield Hallam University

'This is a first rate textbook for introductory and intermediate students who want to use SPSS appropriately. Well written with the student in mind at every stage.' - Professor T.J. Wheeler, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Chester University College

'...an excellent guide for students.' - Dr W. Tomic, The Open University

Edition details

• Publisher: Psychology Press
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0805837558
• ISBN 13: 9780805837551
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 192