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Statistics Explained: A Guide for Social Science Students
Author(s): Perry R. Hinton (Author)
- Publisher: Routledge
- Publication Date: 15 Jun. 1995
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 344 pages
- ISBN-10: 0415102863
- ISBN-13: 9780415102865
Book Description
This text outlines the major statistical tests used by undergraduates in the social sciences. It provides easy-to-understand explanations of how and why they are used and aims to make statistics much less mysterious. The book provides a simple introduction to the jargon and guides the reader in using computers in statistical analysis. In addition, it can be dipped into so that readers can see why a specific analytical procedure was developed and what it is best used for. Readers can also analyse their own data by following the worked examples provided. The text aims to show that statistics can be a helpful tool to all of us in deciding answers to our research questions.
Editorial Reviews
Review
This is a superb introduction to statistics. It is very well written and easy to read. It represents excellent value and will prove to be a big success with students. – P. Morrison, Wales University College of Medicine
