Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences - Hardcover

Susan Nolan; Thomas Heinzen

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1319153984 ISBN 13: 9781319153984

Publisher: Worth, 2017

Synopsis

Nolan and Heinzen offer an introduction to the basics of statistics that is uniquely suited to behavioral science students, with coverage anchored to real-world stories, a highly visual approach, helpful mathematical support, and step-by-step examples. The new edition focuses on emerging trends that are redefining contemporary behavioral statistics. The book features: Pedagogy that first emphasises mastering concepts, and then gives students multiple step-by-step examples of the process of each statistical methodExtensive Check Your Learning exercises to help students master content before moving on to new concepts in the chapterEnd-of-chapter exercises with four tiers (Clarifying the Concepts; Calculating the Statistics; Applying the Concepts; and Putting it All Together) to help students fully master the content and concepts of each chapter. The fourth edition also explores five major emerging trends in behavioral statistics: Visual displays of data; crowdsourcing; reproducibility; the 'new statistics' and Bayesian analysis.

About this title

Product Description:

Statistics For The Behavioral Sciences, 4Th Edition by Susan Nolan, Thomas Heinzen, 9781319153984, Freeman Macmillan

About the Author:

Susan A. Nolan is a Professor of Psychology at Seton Hall University in New Jersey. Susan researches interpersonal consequences of mental illness and the role of gender in STEM fields. Susan holds leadership roles in the Society for the Teaching of Psychology and is the President of the Eastern Psychological Association while also being a Fellow of the American Psychological Association. Tom Heinzen is Professor of Psychology at William Paterson University of New Jersey. A graduate of Rockford College, he earned his PhD in social psychology at the State University of New York at Albany. After publishing his first book on frustration and creativity in government, Heinzen worked as a public policy research associate, consulted for the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth, and then began his teaching career.

About this edition

• Publisher: Worth
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1319153984
• ISBN 13: 9781319153984
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 704