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Basic statistics for psychologists / Marc Brysbaert.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Houndsmill, Basingstoke, Hampshire ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2011.Description: xiv, 413 p. : ill. ; 25 cmISBN:
  • 9780230275423 (pbk.)
  • 0230275427 (pbk.)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 150.727 22 BRB
LOC classification:
  • BF39 .B783 2011
Other classification:
  • PSY032000 | PSY000000 | SOC027000
  • 77.04
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Contents:
Using statistics in psychology research -- Summarising data using the frequency distribution -- Summarising data using measures of central tendency -- Summarising data using measures of variability -- Standardised scores, normal distribution, and probability -- Using the t-test to measure the difference between independent groups -- Interpreting the results of a statistical test -- Non-parametric tests of difference between independent groups -- Using the t-test to measure change in related samples -- Non-parametric tests to measure changes in related samples -- Improving predictions through the Pearson correlation coefficient -- Improving predictions through non-parametric tests -- Using analysis of variance for multiple independent variables -- Going further : more than two levels and multiple predictors.
Summary: "Basic Statistics for Psychologists combines clear explanations of statistical concepts and tests with a guide to using SPSS, providing an invaluable resource for psychology students. Highly readable and with innovative learning features throughout, this book offers a comprehensive introduction to statistics and their use in social science"--Provided by publisher.
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Includes index.

Using statistics in psychology research -- Summarising data using the frequency distribution -- Summarising data using measures of central tendency -- Summarising data using measures of variability -- Standardised scores, normal distribution, and probability -- Using the t-test to measure the difference between independent groups -- Interpreting the results of a statistical test -- Non-parametric tests of difference between independent groups -- Using the t-test to measure change in related samples -- Non-parametric tests to measure changes in related samples -- Improving predictions through the Pearson correlation coefficient -- Improving predictions through non-parametric tests -- Using analysis of variance for multiple independent variables -- Going further : more than two levels and multiple predictors.

"Basic Statistics for Psychologists combines clear explanations of statistical concepts and tests with a guide to using SPSS, providing an invaluable resource for psychology students. Highly readable and with innovative learning features throughout, this book offers a comprehensive introduction to statistics and their use in social science"--Provided by publisher.

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