Social Behavioral Statistics

A simplified approach to learning statistics and problem-solving strategies with a focus on applied social and behavioral settings.

Roberto R. Heredia (Author), Richard D. Hartley (Author)

9781108744706, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 28 November 2024

450 pages
25.5 x 20.2 x 2.5 cm, 0.97 kg

'An arsenal of statistical tools adds focused certainty to probability estimates, which guides scientific discovery, testability of scientific hunches, and falsifiability checks to spurious truisms. Heredia and Hartley's Social Behavioral Statistics is a clear and practical guide to mastering statistics. They show that the intuitive scientist errs with an error of uncertainty that the statistical scientist does not.' Luis Vega, California State University

Focusing on practical application, this textbook provides clear and concise explanations of statistical tests and techniques that students can apply in real-world situations. It has a dual emphasis: firstly, on doing statistics, and secondly, on understanding statistics, to do away with the mindset that statistics is difficult. Procedural explanations are provided so students know how to apply particular statistical tests and techniques in practical research situations. Conceptual understanding is encouraged to ensure students know not only when and how to apply appropriate techniques, but also why they are using them. Ancillary resources are available including sample answers to exercises, PowerPoint teaching slides, instructor manual, and a test bank. Illustrative figures, real-world data, practice exercises, and software instruction make this an essential resource for mastering statistics for undergraduate and graduate students in the social and behavioral sciences.

Preface
1. Statistics in the research process
2. Tabular and graphical representations
3. Measures of central tendency
4. Variability
5. The normal curve
6. Hypothesis testing
7. Effect size, power, and parameter estimation
8. The t-test
9. Analysis of variance
10. Bivariate correlation
11. Regression
12. The chi-square test
Appendix: Statistical tables
Glossary
References
Index.

Subject Areas: Psychological methodology [JMB]