Applied Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences [Hardcover]

Dennis E. Hinkle (Author), William Wiersma (Author), Stephen G. Jurs (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0618124055 | ISBN-13: 978-0618124053 | Publication Date: October 7, 2002 | Edition: 5

This introductory text provides students with a conceptual understanding of basic statistical procedures, as well as the computational skills needed to complete them. The clear presentation, accessible language, and step-by-step instruction make it easy for students from a variety of social science disciplines to grasp the material. The scenarios presented in chapter exercises span the curriculum, from political science to marketing, so that students make a connection between their own area of interest and the study of statistics. Unique coverage focuses on concepts critical to understanding current statistical research such as power and sample size, multiple comparison tests, multiple regression, and analysis of covariance. Additional SPSS coverage throughout the text includes computer printouts and expanded discussion of their contents in interpreting the results of sample exercises.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 756 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 5 edition (October 7, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0618124055
• ISBN-13: 978-0618124053
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #37,910 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Valuable but not top-notch, December 23, 2008

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Roland B. Stark (Massachusetts, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Applied Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (Hardcover)

(1998 version) This book excels at telling you how to apply methods but not why you would, or why you would choose one method over another. The content is mostly dry and recipe-oriented and, like many statistics textbooks, gives the false impression that the field offers few opportunities for interesting judgments and has few areas of controversy. For example, the book typically seems to tell us that a situation either meets the assumptions underlying a particular test (in which case the test can be conducted, almost worry-free) or does not (in which case the test simply cannot be done). Most of us usually find ourselves in the middle ground and could use some guidelines as to the best course. Insights on issues like these are few and far between, though they are thought-provoking and valuable when they do come.

The book is pretty well packed with information. The chapters follow an organization I found a little odd, though; you may find yourself writing your own makeshift table of contents or selected index. The book also seems to go through slight shifts in its level of sophistication.

All in all, I have spent a fair amount of time with the book and have been glad to own it as a complement and sometimes foil to others. But, starting over, it wouldn't be one of my top choices.

5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite textbook for intro stats, July 13, 2010

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Erin Phelps - See all my reviews

This review is from: Applied Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (Hardcover)

This is my favorite book for teaching introductory statistics and for use as a reference from then on. It's clear and accurate, and covers the topics I want. The applied focus is just right for use in social sciences courses. I've used earlier editions as well as this 2002 edition, for a total of 15 years.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars well organized, July 21, 2007

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Sam Harrison - See all my reviews

This review is from: Applied Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (Hardcover)

Each chapter is well organized and it is made sure that readers understand the concepts before proceeding. Clear research questions always accompany the statistics involved. All key terms are well explained. Statistics books can be tough. This one is easy to comprehend, especially for introduction and all the fundamentals. I learned all I needed to know to take an introductory stats course and to apply skills.