Statistics Without Maths For Psychology

Christine P. Dancey and John Reidy fifth edition Statistics Without Maths for Psychology guides you through statistical processes in a clear, engaging and straightforward way - without using intimidating mathematical formulae. This new fifth edition covers all the statistical procedures you will need and also gives guidance on using SPSS. Activities and questions throughout enable you to test your learning and deepen your understanding in a practical, manageable way. Comprehensive, clearly written and packed with examples, this rigorous guide will enable you to get to grips with statistics and avoid feeling like a fish out of water. New features to this edition: • • • • • • More definitions explain the key terms you need to understand statistics Up-to-date examples from the literature keep you informed of current research NEW interviews with researchers bring statistics to life NEW full-colour design makes it even easier to follow the steps in SPSS NEW SPSS exercises allow you to learn by using the software Full guidance on using version 18 of SPSS, as well as earlier versions of the software The companion website, available at www.pearsoned.co.uk/dancey, is updated with 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 • Extra data sets and exercises for each chapter to allow you to put what you’ve learnt into practice Dr David Field, University of Reading 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, Sociology & Politics at Sheffield Hallam University Statistics Without Maths for Psychology fifth edition fifth edition Christine P. Dancey and John Reidy “An excellent introduction to the theory and use of statistics, especially suitable for students coming from an arts and humanities background who want to come to terms with statistical methods used in the social sciences.” Statistics Without Maths for Psychology Statistics Without Maths for Psychology Christine P. Dancey and John Reidy ‘Excellent integration of design issues, statistical analysis and SPSS…An essential purchase for all social science undergraduates, particularly those who are anxious about statistics’. Cover image: © Dirk Westphal/Corbis www.pearson-books.com Dr Hayley Ness, Open University Statistics Without Maths for Psychology Visit the Statistics Without Maths for Psychology, 5th Edition Companion Website at www.pearsoned.co.uk/dancey to find valuable student learning material including: • Multiple choice questions for each chapter to test your understanding • SPSS datasets for each chapter • Extra datasets and exercises • An interactive flowchart to help you choose your method of analysis • A list of where to find core content in the book outlined by the British Psychological Society • Links to useful resources on the web • A handy guide to report writing British Psychological Society standards in Quantitative Methods in Psychology The British Ps