Statistical Analysis in the Behavioral Sciences

Statistical Analysis in the Behavioral Sciences presents a basic understanding of statistical analysis, by incorporating real-world examples and exposing readers to current technology. Designed for students in all the disciplines of the behavioral sciences, Statistical Analysis in the Behavioral Sciences gives the reader a far better understanding of what statistics is, what the statistical procedures really mean, and just as importantly, what they do not mean. Statistical Analysis in the Behavioral Sciences: Is organized into four major sections: Some Basics, The Bridge to Inferential Statistics, The Bridge to Inferential Statistics, and Inferential Statistics. Features statistical procedures that can be performed in popular spreadsheet software or by software dedicated to statistical applications. Provides instructors with a data set consisting of an excerpt from the 2000 to 2012 General Social Survey and an ongoing project by the National Opinion Research Center of the University of Chicago. Incorporates suggested computer exercises in most chapters. Provides readers with directions and tips for those with access to Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS).