Pt. I. Stastical fundamentals. Research principles -- Working in SPSS -- pt. II. Summarizing variables. Descriptive statistics -- pt. III. Measuring differences between groups. t Test and Mann-Whitney U test -- ANOVA and Kruskal-Wallis test -- ANCOVA -- MANOVA -- pt. IV. Measuring differences over time. Paired t Test and Wilcoxon test -- ANOVA repeated measures -- pt. V. Measuring relationship between variables. Chi-square -- Correlation and regression : Pearson and Spearman -- Multiple regression -- Logistic regression -- pt. VI. Data handling. Supplemental SPSS operations.
Summary:
Herschel Knapp's friendly and approachable guide to real-world statistics answers these questions. Intermediate Statistics Using SPSS is not about abstract statistical theory or the derivation or memorization of statistical formulas-it is about applied statistics. With jargon-free language and clear processing instructions, this text covers the most common statistical functions-from basic to more advanced. Practical exercises at the conclusion of each chapter offer students an opportunity to process viable data sets, write cohesive abstracts in APA style, and build a thorough comprehension of the statistical process. Students will learn by doing with this truly practical approach to statistics. -- Provided by publisher.
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