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First (and Second) Steps in Statistics.

First (and Second) Steps in Statistics.

First (and Second) Steps in Statistics.
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First (and Second) Steps in Statistics. Paperback - 2009

by Wright, Daniel B

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London: Sage Publications, 2009. 2nd ed.. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, figures, tables, covers lightly scratched, minor edgewear. 230 pp. Daniel B. Wright provides a clear and concise introduction to the main statistical procedures used in the social and behavioural sciences and is perfect for the statistics student taking their first course in the subject. The author uses examples to explain the rational and procedure for analysing data, with the emphasis on understanding rather than computation, making the book suited for introductory courses. In addition to descriptive statistics, graphs, t tests, one way ANOVAs, chi-square, and simple linear regression, this second edition includes factorial ANOVA and multiple regression. Emphasis is given to tests of median and other robust methods.
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  • Title First (and Second) Steps in Statistics.
  • Author Wright, Daniel B
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition 2nd ed.
  • Pages 248
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Sage Publications, London
  • Publication date 2009
  • Features Bibliography, Index, Table of Contents
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 26045
  • ISBN 9781412911429 / 1412911427
  • Weight 1 lbs (0.45 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.6 in (23.11 x 18.54 x 1.52 cm)
  • Category Sociology
  • Library of Congress subjects Statistics
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2008933445
  • Dewey Decimal Code 519.5
  • Bookseller catalogues RESEARCH & STATISTICS

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From the publisher

First (and Second) Steps in Statistics, Second Edition provides a clear and concise introduction to the main statistical procedures used in the social and behavioral sciences.

The authors present the rationale and procedure for analyzing data using engaging examples with an emphasis on understanding rather than computation. It is ideally suited for introductory courses in statistics given its gentle beginning, yet progressive treatment of topics. In addition to descriptive statistics, graphs, t tests, one way ANOVAs, Chi-square, and simple linear regression, this Second Edition now includes some new, more advanced topic areas as well as a host of additional examples to help student confidently progress through their studies and apply the techniques in lab work, reports and research projects.

Key Features

  • Re-organized first three chapters giving more attention to Univariate Statistics and providing more examples to work through at this level
  • Offers more advanced "Second Step" content added on Factorial ANOVA and Multiple Regression
  • Incorporates robust Methods chapter from the first edition now spread throughout the book, as is linked with common teaching practices.
  • Contains more examples added to enhance the book′s practical nature
  • Includes a host of exercises as well as further reading sections at the end of every chapter

An accompanying web page includes information for each chapter using the statistical packages SPSS and R.

About the author

Daniel B. Wright is Professor of Psychology at Florida International University

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