Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (with InfoTrac) (Hardcover)

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Gravetter and Wallnau's proven best-seller offers the straightforward instruction, accuracy, built-in learning aids, and wealth of real-world examples that professors AND students have come to appreciate. The authors integrate applications to ensure that even students with a weak background in mathematics can achieve mastery of statistical concepts. They skillfully demonstrate that having an understanding of statistical procedures will help them not only understand published findings, but also become savvy consumers of information. Known for its exceptional accuracy and examples, this text also has a complete supplements package to support instructors with class preparation and testing.

About the Author

Frederick J Gravetter is best-selling author of ESSENTIALS OF STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES, Fourth Edition; and the recently published RESEARCH METHODS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (co-authored with Lori Forzano). He is also the co-author of the best-selling STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES, Sixth Edition. Dr. Gravetter is Professor of Psychology at the State University of New York College at Brockport. He has taught at Brockport since the early 1970s, specializing in statistics, experimental design, and cognitive psychology. He received his Bachelor's degree in mathematics from M.I.T. and his Ph.D. in psychology from Duke University.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 768 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 6 edition (July 28, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0534602460
• ISBN-13: 978-0534602468
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 7.5 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #223,465 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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29 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Taming The Statistics Beast, October 15, 2000

By	C. Fleming "selkhet7" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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

When I had to take statistics as an undergraduate psychology student, I struggled to get through the course and was fortunate to get a "C". As a doctoral student in clinical psychology, I had to once again take statistics and I had nightmares of once again trying to get a passing grade. However, I am happy to say that I passed statistics and actually got an "A". I firmly believe it is due in large part to this textbook by Gravetter & Wallnau.

The tone of the textbook is relaxed and conversational. The authors definitely believe in keeping their explanations of sometimes complex statistical concepts as simple as possible. The book is filled with figures, step-by-step explanations of how to solve problems, and learning checks within each chapter to test your understanding of the material. After completing each chapter, I felt that I was more than prepared to tackle the problems at the end of each chapter.

If you have to take statistics, you might as well try to make the experience as pleasant as possible. And this book will definitely help you maintain your sanity, while actually teaching you about statistics.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars statistics for the math phobics, August 27, 2001

By	Maria from London (London UK) - See all my reviews

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

OK, here it is: I am a math phobic, have been all my life, as long as I can remember myself! So, when I started studying psychology as a second degree, I was kind of anxious about taking all kinds of statistics courses: it seems that statistics are a major part of any psychology degree, & so it was important for me to learn them well, from the beginning. Well, with this book (which I shopped around for, looking for the best introductory book on the subject) my math-phobia has not disappeared, but is slowly & surely getting smaller & smaller. This is a textbook that guides you, step by step, so you can understand all the basic concepts of statistics, without feeling you're making an effort. Lots of problem-solving & learning checks help, lots of revision at the end of each chapter...the book is organized in an excellent & thoughtful way, perfect for a student who will take the time sto study (it covers almost everything) but who wants to do it in an organized way.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best stats book I have ever read!, July 28, 1998

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This review is from: Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences: A First Course for Students of Psychology and Education (Hardcover)

The book is clearly and concisely written. Examples are relevent to each concept covered, and concepts are carried through-out the book. One can easily understand the links, and underlying fundamentals, of statistical analysis. this is the only stat book I have ever read in which relationships are clearly and easily understood. (and I have read several stat books!)