Description
Written by an experienced teacher of statistics, the new edition of this accessible yet authoritative textbook covers all areas of undergraduate statistics and provides a firm foundation upon which students can build their own knowledge. Featuring new chapters on Bayesian and multiple regression analysis, this book gives students a working understanding of how to conduct reliable and methodical research using statistics. Brysbaert illustrates the key concepts using examples from psychological research, with clear formulas and explanations for calculations. With helpful chapter-by-chapter guidance for carrying out tests using SPSS, as well as coverage of jamovi and JASP software, this book aims to develop students' confidence in statistical analysis, and to take the fear out of the topic. It offers an easily navigable layout filled with features that help learners to avoid common pitfalls and check their understanding along the way. This engaging and informative guide is essential reading for undergraduate psychology students taking courses in research methods and statistics. New to this Edition: - Chapters on Bayesian analysis, mixed-effects models, and multiple regression analysis - Coverage of jamovi and JASP, two free statistical packages
An undergraduate textbook that provides a concise introduction to the rudimentary mathematics required of psychology students taking modules in statistics and needing to learn quantitative research methods, when to use them and how to apply them to statistical software such as SPSS, jamovi and JASP.
About the Author
MARC BRYSBAERT is currently Research Professor of Psychology at Ghent University, Belgium. Previously he was Professor of Psychology at Royal Holloway, University of London, where he taught both statistics and research methods. Marc has extensive publishing experience and has written the market-leading book on 'Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology', published by Pearson, as well as a Dutch Handbook of Psychology, and more.
Book Information
ISBN 9781137607461
Author Marc Brysbaert
Format Paperback
Page Count 560
Imprint Red Globe Press
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 1202g
An undergraduate textbook that provides a concise introduction to the rudimentary mathematics required of psychology students taking modules in statistics and needing to learn quantitative research methods, when to use them and how to apply them to statistical software such as SPSS, jamovi and JASP.
About the Author
MARC BRYSBAERT is currently Research Professor of Psychology at Ghent University, Belgium. Previously he was Professor of Psychology at Royal Holloway, University of London, where he taught both statistics and research methods. Marc has extensive publishing experience and has written the market-leading book on 'Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology', published by Pearson, as well as a Dutch Handbook of Psychology, and more.
Book Information
ISBN 9781137607461
Author Marc Brysbaert
Format Paperback
Page Count 560
Imprint Red Globe Press
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 1202g
