Statistics For Psychology

by Aron, Arthur; Aron, Elaine N.; Coups, Elliot

• ISBN13: 9780131931671
• ISBN10: 0131931679
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-01-01
• Publisher: Pearson College Div

Summary

This book brings to life the compelling underlying logic of statistical methods so that readers can not only do the computations, but also truly understand what they are doing and remember what they have learned for years to come.This book covers the basic introductory statistics and methods including central tendency and variability, inferential statistics (Z scores, the normal curve, sample versus population, and probability), the t test, the analysis of variance, correlation, prediction, and more.For research analysts and reporters in the field of psychology.

Table of Contents

Displaying the order in a group of numbers

Central tendency and variability

Some key ingredients for inferential statistics: Z scores, the normal curve, sample versus population, and probability

Introduction to hypothesis testing

Hypothesis testing with means of samples

Making sense of statistical significance: Effect size and statistical power

Introduction to the test: Single sample and dependent means

The test for independent means

Introduction to the analysis of variance

Factorial analysis of variance

Correlation

Prediction

Chi-square tests

Strategies when population distributions are not normal: Data transformations and rank-order tests

Integration and the general linear model

Making sense of advanced statistical procedures in research articles

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