The overall structure of the book is designed to have the reader look at the "big picture" so that the basic statistical concepts connect in a coherent and logical manner. Key terms are defined as they appear and the reader is engaged with diverse examples throughout. Throughout the book the reader is reminded what they need to be able to recall with "You Must Remember This" boxes. A rich source of practical resources are located at the end of chapters beginning with "What You learned" so th...
The new edition of this best-selling guide carefully leads the user through the process of using SPSS to analyze psychological data. The authors review the basic issues regarding design and proceed through all of the major statistical techniques used in psychology, from introductory to advanced level. Readers are introduced to the rationale and use of each test and shown how to choose, perform, and report the statistical analysis of their own data. SPSS for Psychologists, 3/E covers SPSS versi...
An Introduction to Psychological Tests and Scales
by Kate Miriam Loewenthal and Christopher Alan Lewis
In its first edition this book successfully enabled readers, with little or no prior knowledge of computing or statistics, to develop reliable and valid tests and scales for assessment or research purposes. In this edition, the author has thoroughly updated the text to include new recent advances in computer software and provide information on relevant internet resources. The book contains detailed guidelines for locating and constructing psychological measures, including descriptions of popular...
It's 1 AM, there are 20 tabs open on your computer, you lost your flashcards for the test, and you're so tired you can't even read. It'd be nice if someone came up with a more efficient way of studying. Luckily, someone did. With a single login for MindTap Psychology for Gravetter/Wallnau/Forzano's Essentials of Statistics for The Behavioral Sciences, 9th Edition you can connect with your instructor, organize coursework, and have access to a range of study tools, including e-book and apps all in...
This approachable introduction to doing data science in R provides step-by-step advice on using the tools and statistical methods to carry out data analysis. Introducing the fundamentals of data science and R before moving into more advanced topics like Multilevel Models and Probabilistic Modelling with Stan, it builds knowledge and skills gradually. This book: Focuses on providing practical guidance for all aspects, helping readers get to grips with the tools, software, and statistical method...
Innovative Assessment for the 21st Century
In today's rapidly changing and information-rich world, students are not acquiring adequate knowledge and skills to prepare them for careers in mathematics, science, and technology with the traditional approach to assessment and instruction. New competencies (e.g., information communication and technology skills) are needed to deal successfully with the deluge of data. In order to accomplish this, new "educationally valuable" skills must be acknowledged and assessed. Toward this end, the skills...
Reserch Methods and Statistics in Psychology (Sage Course Companions)
by Hugh Coolican
The new edition of this market-leading textbook has been updated and revised to embrace current developments in this area of psychology. Changes to this edition include: Updated material, for example in the areas of quasi-experiments and qualitative research; improved design and greater use ofdiagrams, making the text easier to follow; structured questions that match the developments in A Level and provide superb opportunities for revision; inclusion of answers to in-text questions, so students...
Written in an accessible and clear manner, Straightforward Statistics with Excel (R) 2e by Chieh-Chen Bowen helps students across the social and behavioral sciences gradually build their skills to develop a better understanding of the world around them. Each chapter purposefully connects with the previous chapter for a gradual accrual of knowledge from simple to more complex concepts. This effective, cumulative approach to statistics through logical transitions eases students into statistics and...
Authors Thomas Pavkov and Kent Pierce have created a unique workbook/handbook to guide students through SPSS 11.0 for Windows.
Study Guide for Gravetter/Wallnau's Essentials of Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
by Frederick J Gravetter and Larry B Wallnau
Written by Fredrick Gravetter, the study guide includes chapter summaries, learning objectives, new terms and concepts, new formulas, step-by-step procedures for solving problems, hints and cautions, and self-tests. STUDENT DESCRIPTION: Written by Fredrick Gravetter, the study guide includes chapter summaries, learning objectives, new terms and concepts, new formulas, step-by-step procedures for solving problems, hints and cautions, and self-tests.
Introduction to the Taxometric Method: A Practical Guide
by John Ruscio, Professor Nick Haslam, and Ayelet Meron Ruscio
A guide to critical thinking in the 'post-truth' era, from the author of Sunday Times best-seller The Organized Mind We live in a world of information overload. Facts and figures on absolutely everything are at our fingertips, but are too often biased, distorted, or outright lies. From unemployment figures to voting polls, IQ tests to divorce rates, we're bombarded by seemingly plausible statistics on how people live and what they think. Daniel Levitin teaches us how to effectively ask ourselves...
This text highlights statistical methods useful for the behavioural sciences from a practitioner's perspective. The format and presentation of statistics should encourage students to research and analyze data. Students are exposed to the power and time-saving features of computer software with examples of output from Minitab, SPSS, BMDP, SAS, and others. Examples and exercises use real data to motivate students and show them the importance of statistical techniques in behavioural research. The e...
SPSS for Introductory and Intermediate Statistics
by George A. Morgan, Nancy L. Leech, and Karen C. Barrett
A Simple Guide to Advanced Statistics in SPSS Version 13.0
by Lee A. Kirkpatrick and Brooke Fenney
Featuring just the right amount of information and instruction, Kirkpatrick's no-nonsense, streamlined guide provides a thorough examination of the advanced functions of Version 12.0 of the powerful SPSS software. With this guide, students can learn how to use SPSS to perform all of the advanced statistical procedures covered by a typical statistics text--from histograms and descriptive statistics through correlation, regression, t-tests, and analysis of variance. Writing for students who need t...
Immer mehr Unternehmen nutzen Online-Assessments, um Potenziale von Bewerbern oder Mitarbeitern via Internet zu testen. Online-Tests sind effizient - doch sie setzen auch Grenzen. In diesem Buch zeigen erfahrene Personalfachleute, was bei der Planung und dem Einsatz von Online-Tests zu beachten ist. Fallbeispiele, Checklisten zu Erfolgskriterien sowie eine kommentierte Übersicht zu Anbietern machen dieses Buch zu einem unverzichtbaren Leitfaden für alle, die Online-Tests einsetzen oder sich eine...
Best Practices in Teaching Statistics and Research Methods in the Behavioral Sciences
This book provides a showcase for "best practices" in teaching statistics and research methods in two- and four-year colleges and universities. A helpful resource for teaching introductory, intermediate, and advanced statistics and/or methods, the book features coverage of: ways to integrate these courses; how to promote ethical conduct; how to create writing intensive programs; novel tools and activities to get students involved; strategies for teaching online courses and computer applications;...
Essential Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
by Dr Gregory J Privitera
PASW Statistics 17 Made Simple (replaces SPSS Statistics 17)
by Paul R. Kinnear and Colin D Gray
SPSS is now PASW Statistics! Reflecting the latest developments in statistics software from SPSS Inc., this new edition of one of the most widely read textbooks in its field keeps the reader abreast of the latest improvements in PASW Statistics 17 (the new name for SPSS Statistics 17). This friendly and informal textbook is a non-technical and readable introduction to one of the most powerful and versatile statistical packages on the market. The new edition combines clarity of presentation with...
Latent Variable Models
This book provides an introduction to a rapidly-growing area in the social and behavioral sciences -- the modeling of systems in which one or more variables are hypothesized, but not directly observed. Providing a conceptually unified treatment of modeling of this type -- exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, path analysis, and structural equation analysis -- it is intended to introduce these techniques to individuals who have had some exposure to statistical methods in general, but are...
Research in Psychology: Methods and Design 7e with Wlyetxc Set
by C. James Goodwin
Academic Planner 2018-2019 (Mid Year Planners, #1) (Student Planners, #11)
by Planners and Notebooks and Jolly Journals
A user-friendly introduction to the powerful mental mapping tool of repertory grid technique. Repertory grid technique is a system for identifying, in detail, what you or anyone else really thinks about an issue. You can use it as a tool for personal discovery, as a device for team building activities, or as a problem-solving aid. Written as a DIY guide, with a friendly expert sitting beside you, this book will teach you the technique of repertory grids step by step. Here you'll find all the inf...