PDQ Statistics (BC DECKER) - Softcover

Norman, Geoffrey R.; Streiner, David L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1550092073 ISBN 13: 9781550092073

Publisher: PMPH-USA, 2003

Synopsis

PDQ Statistics, Third Edition offers an expert overview of all major statistical methods, giving the reader a thorough understanding of statistics and how they are used in research articles.

The book covers the major categories - variable and descriptive statistics, parametric statistics, non-parametric statistics, and multivariate statistics. The explanations are clear, succinct, and loaded with practical examples.

This third edition includes new chapters on hierarchical and logistic regression, path analysis, and structural equation modeling. PDQ Statistics, Third Edition also helps the reader identify those statistical analyses with basic flaws in design or research.The book's attractive design and humorous writing style make the subject matter accessible and engaging.

About this title

Synopsis:

"PDQ Statistics" is an overview of all major statistical methods, giving the reader a thorough understanding of statistics and how they are used in research articles. It covers the major categories variable and descriptive statistics, parametric statistics, non-parametric statistics and multivariate statistics. The explanations are clear, succinct and loaded with practical examples. Featuring uniquely humorous examples, titled Convoluted Reasoning or Anti-intellectual Pomposity Detectors (CRAP Detectors), the text helps the reader identify statistical analyses with basic flaws in design or research.

About the Author:

Geoffrey Norman PhD Professor, Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatics McMaster University Hamilton, Ontario David Streiner PhD Assistant Vice President, Research Director Kunin-Lunenfeld Applied Research Unit Baycreat Centre of Geriatric Care Professor, Department of Psychiatry University of Toronto Toronto, Ontario

About this edition

• Publisher: PMPH-USA
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1550092073
• ISBN 13: 9781550092073
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 204