Social Behavioral Statistics
Social Behavioral Statistics
Richard D. Hartley, University of Texas at San Antonio
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Focusing on practical application, this textbook provides clear and concise explanations of statistical tests and techniques that students can apply in real-world situations. It has a dual emphasis: firstly, on doing statistics, and secondly, on understanding statistics, to do away with the mindset that statistics is difficult. Procedural explanations are provided so students know how to apply particular statistical tests and techniques in practical research situations. Conceptual understanding is encouraged to ensure students know not only when and how to apply appropriate techniques, but also why they are using them. Ancillary resources are available including sample answers to exercises, PowerPoint teaching slides, instructor manual, and a test bank. Illustrative figures, real-world data, practice exercises, and software instruction make this an essential resource for mastering statistics for undergraduate and graduate students in the social and behavioral sciences.
- Introduces key statistical principles alongside the experimental method of testing viable hypotheses to bolster student comprehension
- Includes easy-to-follow examples drawn from social and behavioral empirical and theoretical literature to create a user-friendly and practical learning experience
- Incorporates use of jamovi, a free and open-source software, to complete statistical procedures
- Uses repetition as an effective strategy to promote retention and long-term learning
Reviews & endorsements
‘Social Behavioral Statistics is a user-friendly text designed to make statistics accessible and relatable through the use of humor and a diverse range of examples. The focus on hypothesis testing, along with guidance on using jamovi, a free open-source statistical software program, is especially useful for students interested in conducting research projects.’ Deborah Koetzle, John Jay College of Criminal Justice
‘This new textbook presents statistical concepts in clear, accessible language and incorporates real-world examples to foster an interactive and collaborative classroom environment. Rather than focusing on rote memorization of formulas, it emphasizes understanding the meaning and uses of statistics. The book also offers straightforward, step-by-step instructions for conducting statistical tests using jamovi, enabling students to practically apply what they’ve learned.’ Diane Mello-Goldner, Boston University
‘An arsenal of statistical tools adds focused certainty to probability estimates, which guides scientific discovery, testability of scientific hunches, and falsifiability checks to spurious truisms. Heredia and Hartley’s Social Behavioral Statistics is a clear and practical guide to mastering statistics. They show that the intuitive scientist errs with an error of uncertainty that the statistical scientist does not.’ Luis Vega, California State University
Product details
November 2024Hardback
9781108841023
450 pages
262 × 210 × 30 mm
1.143kg
Available
Table of Contents
- Preface
- 1. Statistics in the research process
- 2. Tabular and graphical representations
- 3. Measures of central tendency
- 4. Variability
- 5. The normal curve
- 6. Hypothesis testing
- 7. Effect size, power, and parameter estimation
- 8. The t-test
- 9. Analysis of variance
- 10. Bivariate correlation
- 11. Regression
- 12. The chi-square test
- Appendix: Statistical tables
- Glossary
- References
- Index.
