Description
Book Synopsis:
Fundamental Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences, Second Editionplaces statistics within the research process, illustrating how they are used to answer questions and test ideas. Students learn not only how to calculate statistics, but also how to interpret and communicate the results of statistical analyses in light of a study's research hypothesis. Featuring accessible writing and well-integrated research examples, the book gives students a greater understanding of how research studies are conceived, conducted, and communicated.
New and Proven Features
- Updated data sets and research examples address real-world issues and topics across the social and behavioral sciences, illustrating the use of statistical procedures to test research questions and hypotheses.
- Significantly expanded discussion of linear and multiple regression and correlation now gives regression its own separate chapter.
- Thorough presentation of formulas, hand calculations, and the presentation of visual data enable mastery of key techniques and prove especially helpful in flipped or online classes.
- In-chapter learning checks and end-of-chapter exercises give students an opportunity to continually assess their understanding.
- Screenshots of statistical calculations using IBM® SPSS® Statistics at the end of chapters help students learn to use SPSS software and interpret output.
- Original SAGE videos for each chapter, featuring author Howard K. Tokunaga, bring concepts to life and appeal to diverse learners.
Details
Need to understand statistics in the social and behavioral sciences? Look no further than our groundbreaking book, Fundamental Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences! This second edition takes statistics out of the textbook and puts them into real-world applications, showing you how statistics can answer questions and test ideas. You'll not only learn how to calculate statistics, but also how to interpret and communicate the results of your analyses in the context of a research study.
What sets this book apart is its focus on the research process. We show you how statistics are conceived, conducted, and communicated in the social and behavioral sciences, giving you a deeper understanding of how research studies are designed and executed. With updated data sets and research examples, you'll explore real-world issues and topics across a variety of disciplines.
Our comprehensive coverage includes an expanded discussion on linear and multiple regression and correlation. These topics now have their own separate chapter, allowing you to fully dive into these important statistical techniques. Whether you're learning in a traditional classroom or taking an online course, our thorough presentation of formulas, hand calculations, and visual data will help you master key techniques.
To reinforce your learning, each chapter includes in-chapter learning checks and end-of-chapter exercises. These opportunities to assess your understanding will ensure that you're grasping the material and can apply it confidently. Plus, with screenshots of statistical calculations using IBM® SPSS® Statistics, you'll gain hands-on experience with one of the leading software tools in the field.
Don't just take our word for it – see the concepts come to life with original SAGE videos for each chapter. Watch author Howard K. Tokunaga explain complicated concepts and make them accessible to diverse learners. These videos are engaging and informative, providing a dynamic learning experience.
Don't miss out on this invaluable resource! Take your understanding of statistics to the next level with Fundamental Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences. Start your journey today and unlock the power of statistical analysis. Get your copy now!
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