Basic Statistics For The Social And Behavioral Sciences

Download or read book Using Basic Statistics in the Behavioral and Social Sciences written by Annabel Ness Evans and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2013-06-06 with total page 605 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this fully updated edition of Using Basic Statistics in the Behavioral and Social Sciences, Annabel Ness Evans presents introductory statistics in a practical, conceptual, and humorous way, reducing the anxiety that many students experience in introductory courses. Avoiding complex notation and derivations, the book focuses on helping readers develop an understanding of the underlying logic of statistics, rather than rote memorization. Focus on Research boxes engage students with realistic applications of statistics, and end-of-chapter exercises ensure student comprehension. This exciting new edition includes a greater number of realistic and engaging global examples within the social and behavioral sciences, making it ideal for use within many departments or in interdisciplinary settings.