Basic Statistics: Understanding Conventional Methods and Modern Insights [Hardcover]

Rand R. Wilcox (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0195315103 | ISBN-13: 978-0195315103 | Publication Date: July 15, 2009 | Edition: 1

This introductory statistics textbook for non-statisticians covers basic principles, concepts, and methods routinely used in applied research. What sets this text apart is the incorporation of the many advances and insights from the last half century when explaining basic principles. These advances provide a foundation for vastly improving our ability to detect and describe differences among groups and associations among variables and provide a deeper and more accurate sense of when basic methods perform well and when they fail. Assuming no prior training, Wilcox introduces students to basic principles and concepts in a simple manner that makes these advances and insights, as well as standard ideas and methods, easy to understand and appreciate.

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"Recommmend. One of the nice features of the work is that it does contain a brief treatment of probability that many other books of this type omit entirely. Each chapter contains numerous examples and problems, and most contain a summary of key points."--Choice

About the Author

Rand R. Wilcox is the author of 6 previous books and over 240 articles. His main research interests are robust methods, particularly methods aimed at comparing groups and studying associations. He is currently a Professor of Psychology at the University of Southern California.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 344 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 1 edition (July 15, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0195315103
• ISBN-13: 978-0195315103
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #302,622 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for intro stat, February 11, 2010

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This review is from: Basic Statistics: Understanding Conventional Methods and Modern Insights (Hardcover)

This book is certainly one of the best intro stat books. There're lots of examples in the book and the content is unique. It covers many modern statistical techniques. Really worth reading.