Statistics for Psychology Using R - Softcover

Belhekar, Vivek M.

9789385985003: Statistics for Psychology Using R

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ISBN 10: 9385985000 ISBN 13: 9789385985003

Publisher: SAGE Publications Pvt. Ltd, 2016

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A unique textbook introducing and demonstrating the use of R in psychology.

Statistics for Psychology Using R comprehensively covers standard statistical methods along with advanced topics such as multivariate techniques, factor analysis, and multiple regression widely used in the field of psychology and other social sciences. Its innovative structure and pedagogical approach coupled with numerous worked-out examples and self-assessment tests make it a user-friendly and easy-to-understand companion for students and scholars with limited background in statistics.

The standout feature of this textbook is that it demonstrates the application of R―a free, flexible, and dynamically changing software for statistical computing and data analysis, which is becoming increasingly popular across social and behavioral sciences.

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About the Author

Vivek M. Belhekar is currently Assistant Professor at Department of Applied Psychology, University of Mumbai. He has been teaching at University of Mumbai for the last 13 years. His areas of interest include personality psychology, particularly the five-factor model of personality, personality disorders, evolutionary psychology, cross-cultural psychology, and psychological aspects of economic behavior. He was a part of UGC-UPE Center for Behavioral Research and currently he is also working with Center for Experimental and Computational Social Sciences under UPE-UGC. He has several cross-national collaborations and also adapted quite a few psychological instruments in Marathi. He has published and presented papers in several international and national journals and conferences. At University of Mumbai, he taught courses such as statistics for psychology, advanced applied psychometrics, evolutionary psychology, advanced skills and processes for counseling and psychotherapy. He enjoys travelling, painting, and is also an avid photographer, particularly passionate about wildlife photography.