Understanding Statistics: An Introduction for the Social Sciences

Wright, Daniel B.

ISBN 10: 0803979177 / ISBN 13: 9780803979178

Published by SAGE Publications Ltd, 1997

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Synopsis:

In this comprehensive introduction to using statistics in the social sciences, Daniel B Wright describes the most popular statistical techniques, explaining their basic principles and demonstrating their use in a wide range of social research.

The book is divided into four sections. Part One explains the theoretical relationship between statistics and research, outlining the place of statistics in the research process and introducing hypothesis testing. In Part Two the two t-tests are described in detail. This serves as a foundation for the rest of the book and develops skills that are called upon in later chapters. Part Three outlines the three main families of statistical tests - regression, analysis of variance, and two-variable tests. Finally, Part Four offers a guide to more advanced techniques.

About the Author:

Daniel B. Wright is Professor of Educational Assessment, in the Department of Educational Psychology and Higher Education, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. His interests are in methodology and applied cognitive science.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Understanding Statistics: An Introduction ...
Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
Publication Date: 1997
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: New