Basic Statistics for Behavioral Science Research (2nd Edition) [Perfect Paperback]

Mary B. Harris (Author)

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Publication Date: July 17, 1997 | ISBN-10: 0205268897 | ISBN-13: 978-0205268894 | Edition: 2

There are numerous professionals who are interested in doing research but who may not have had much statistical training as part of their formal education. This book addresses the needs of the "mathematically challenged" in ways no other statistics book does. Most statistics books are written for people who teach statistics, not those who want to learn to use statistics in order to read, understand, and conduct research. KEY TOPICS: Written for those with little mathematical background, this book focuses on teaching students how to select and conduct appropriate statistical tests to answer research questions. This book does not assume a lot of prior knowledge, nor does it assume readers will know what kind of tests to perform. Written in with an engaging tone, this book is for anyone - from teachers to nurses, from social workers to managers - who needs to know the basics of researching and analyzing data.

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There are numerous professionals who are interested in doing research but who may not have had much statistical training as part of their formal education. This book addresses the needs of the "mathematically challenged" in ways no other statistics book does. Most statistics books are written for people who teach statistics, not those who want to learn to use statistics in order to read, understand, and conduct research. Written for those with little mathematical background, this book focuses on teaching students how to select and conduct appropriate statistical tests to answer research questions. This book does not assume a lot of prior knowledge, nor does it assume readers will know what kind of tests to perform. Written in with an engaging tone, this book is for anyone - from teachers to nurses, from social workers to managers - who needs to know the basics of researching and analyzing data.

Product Details

• Perfect Paperback: 576 pages
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon; 2 edition (July 17, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0205268897
• ISBN-13: 978-0205268894
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.8 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,223,146 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent textbook for behavioral science statistics., November 9, 1999

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This review is from: Basic Statistics for Behavioral Science Research (2nd Edition) (Perfect Paperback)

This book presents statistics in a very non-threatening manner. It clearly provides both the how and the why of statistics for the behavioral sciences. The author has included "tips" throughout each unit that highlight important concepts that help focus the student's understanding of the topic. Each new procedure is followed by a well conceived example.