Fundamental Statistics for Behavioral Sciences [Hardcover]

Robert B. McCall (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 3, 2000 | ISBN-10: 0534577806 | ISBN-13: 978-0534577803 | Edition: 8

This eighth edition of McCall's well-respected book continues to present concepts in a way that students can easily understand. The new edition has been updated throughout and now includes recommendations by the APA Task Force on Statistical Inference. As in previous editions, McCall helps students see the many real applications of statistics to research in the behavioral sciences. Taking a traditional approach to teaching the basic statistical concepts and methods used in behavioral research. McCall emphasizes building an understanding of the logic of statistics rather than stressing the mechanics. In this exciting revision, McCall continues to keep the data for the computational problems simple, so your students can focus on the rationale and outcome of techniques rather on the calculations themselves. Using clear discussion, a wide variety of end-of-chapter exercises, and examples drawn from actual studies, McCall helps students learn how to choose appropriate statistical methods and correctly interpret the results. Also retained in this edition are the author's step-by-step explanations for each proof and his clear definitions of symbols-the essential vocabulary of statistics-that have been so successful in helping students master the material.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 528 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 8 edition (August 3, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0534577806
• ISBN-13: 978-0534577803
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #51,409 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #46 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Behavioral Sciences > Behavioral Psychology

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4.0 out of 5 stars The Joy of Statistics?, September 12, 2000

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Diane Robinson (Reading, PA) - See all my reviews

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

Although it is a rare segment of the human population who could claim to find scientific statistics "enjoyable", Robert McCall has somehow managed to take some of the pain out of what is generally deemed a horrifying experience. I thank Mr. McCall and the hands-on approach of his book for enabling me to make it through Stats this time with a passing grade! It would have gotten the full five stars if it weren't for the rediculous price...

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I wasn't expecting the book to arrive so quickly but was very grateful it did. I needed it for a summer class and thought the class would be half over before I got it. It was at my door a full two weeks before the class even started.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Joy of Statistics?, September 12, 2000

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Diane Robinson (Reading, PA) - See all my reviews

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

Although it is a rare segment of the human population who could claim to find scientific statistics "enjoyable", Robert McCall has somehow managed to take some of the pain out of what is generally deemed a horrifying experience. I thank Mr. McCall and the hands-on approach of his book for enabling me to make it through Stats this time with a passing grade!