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Statistics Without Maths for Psychology is an essential companion to any psychology course, guiding students through the process of using statistics without mathematical formulae. It provides the tools to use SPSS and gives clear but comprehensive explanations of all the statistical concepts needed. This text offers students the opportunity to test their knowledge and practice their skills with activities, exercises and multiple choice questions, and is packed with up-to-date examples, "discussion points" and handy tips to aid them in their studies.
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fourth edition Christine P. Dancey and John Reidy “very thorough coverage of statistical methodology...highly recommended” Dr Peter Cahusac, University of Stirling Statistics Without Maths for Psychology is an essential companion to your psychology course, guiding you through the process of using statistics without mathematical formulae. It gives you the tools to use SPSS and provides clear and comprehensive explanations of all the statistical concepts you will need. Throughout the text, you are given the opportunity to test your knowledge and practise your skills with activities, exercises and multiple choice questions. Packed with examples, “discussion points” and handy tips, this book will enable you to enrich your understanding and avoid feeling like a fish out of water! New features to this edition: ● Full guidance on using the latest version 15 of SPSS as well as earlier versions 10-14 ● A brand new chapter provides a clear introduction to the SPSS software before you start ● Up-to-date examples from the literature keep you informed of current research ● A revised preface will guide you through how to use the new edition and web resources more effectively ● Answers to multiple choice questions are now included at the end of each chapter to allow you to test yourself easily and quickly A brand new companion website with expanded and interactive features including: ● An interactive hyperlinked flow chart guiding you through each step of choosing an analysis ● An expanded bank of multiple choice questions allowing you to test your knowledge of each chapter ● Case studies with data sets and questions for each chapter to allow you to put what you’ve learnt into practice Christine P. Dancey is a Professor of Psychology at the University of East London. John Reidy is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at Sheffield Hallam University. 9780132051606_04_COVER.indd 1 Cover photograph © Getty Images | Jeff Rotman Visit the companion website at: www.pearsoned.co.uk/dancey fourth edition Statistics Without Maths for Psychology Christine P. Dancey and John Reidy fourth edition Dancey and Reidy “a great addition to any psychology student’s or lecturer’s bookshelf...excellent web resources for both students and lecturers.” Dr Nicola Graham-Kevan, University of Central Lancashire Statistics Without Maths for Psychology Statistics Without Maths for Psychology fourth edition www.pearson-books.com 5/10/07 14:20:27 STAW_A01.qxd 4/12/2007 15:27 Page i Statistics Without Maths for Psychology Visit the Statistics Without Maths, 4th Edition Companion Website at www.pearsoned.co.uk/Dancey to find valuable student learning material including: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ .. a new hyperlinked interactive flowchart to help you choose your method of analysis at least 25 multiple choice questions per chapter to test your understanding extra case studies with data sets and exercises for each chapter a list of where to find core content in the book outlined by the British Psychological Society links to valuable resources on the web a useful guide to report writing STAW_A01.qxd 4/12/2007 15