Essentials of Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences, Loose-Leaf Version

Gravetter, Frederick J.; Wallnau, Larry B.; Forzano, Lori-Ann B.

ISBN 10: 1337273317 ISBN 13: 9781337273312

Publisher: WADSWORTH PUB CO, 2017

Synopsis

This brief version of Gravetter and Wallnau's proven best-seller offers the straightforward instruction, accuracy, built-in learning aids, and wealth of real-world examples that professors AND students have come to appreciate. The authors take time to explain statistical procedures so that students can go beyond memorizing formulas and gain a conceptual understanding of statistics. By integrating applications to ensure that even students with a weak background in mathematics can understand statistics, the authors skillfully demonstrate that having an understanding of statistical procedures help them comprehend published findings, and become savvy consumers of information. Known for its exceptional accuracy and examples, this text also has a complete supplements package to support instructors with class preparation and testing.

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Review

"This text is very readable and student-friendly, and presents the material at a level appropriate for our undergraduate psychological statistics course . There are ample examples from psychological research and from statistical software output."

About the Author

Frederick J Gravetter is Professor Emeritus of Psychology at The College at Brockport, State University of New York. While teaching at Brockport, he specialized in statistics, research design, and cognitive psychology. Dr. Gravetter received his Bachelor's degree in mathematics from M.I.T. and his Ph.D. in psychology from Duke University. In addition to publishing several research articles, Dr. Gravetter is co-author of the best-selling STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES, 10th Edition, ESSENTIALS OF STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES, 9th Edition, and RESEARCH METHODS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES, 5th Edition.

Edition details

• Publisher: WADSWORTH PUB CO
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1337273317
• ISBN 13: 9781337273312
• Binding: Loose Leaf