Statistics for the behavioral sciences

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Statistics for the behavioral sciences

Frederick J Gravetter, Larry B. Wallnau

Wadsworth Cengage Learning, c2009

8th ed

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 774-777) and index

Contents of Works

  • Introduction to statistics
  • Frequency distributions
  • Central tendency
  • Variability
  • z-Scores : location of scores and standardized distributions
  • Probability
  • Probability and samples : the distribution of sample means
  • Introduction to hypothesis testing
  • Introduction to the t statistic
  • The t-Test for two independent samples
  • The t-Test for two related samples
  • Estimation
  • Introduction to analysis of variance
  • Repeated-measures analysis of variance (ANOVA)
  • Two-factor analysis of variance (independent measures)
  • Correlation
  • Introduction to regression
  • The Chi-square statistic : tests for goodness of fit and independence
  • The binomial test
  • Statistical techniques for ordinal data : Mann-Whitney, Wilcoxin, Kruskal-Wallis, and Friedman tests

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Description

By far the best-selling introduction to statistics for students in the behavioral and social sciences, this text continues to offer straightforward instruction, accuracy, built-in learning aids, and real-world examples. The goal of STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES, 8th Edition is to not only teach the methods of statistics, but also to convey the basic principles of objectivity and logic that are essential for science and valuable in everyday life. Authors Frederick Gravetter and Larry Wallnau help students understand statistical procedures through a conceptual context that explains why the procedures were developed and when they should be used. Students have numerous opportunities to practice statistical techniques through Learning Checks, examples, step-by-step Demonstrations, and problems. A strong ancillary package includes PowerLecture, which contains lecture slides, JoinIn Student Response System content, and a computerized test bank; Enhanced WebAssign, a complete and easy-to-use homework management system; WebTutor; an Instructor's Manual/TestBank, plus other online and print resources."

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