Statistics

Almost all the statistics in the news, on social media or in scientific reports are based on just a few core concepts, including measurement (ensuring we count the right thing), causation (determining whether one thing causes another) and sampling (using just a few people to understand a whole population). Ideal for students facing statistical research for the first time, or for anyone interested in understanding more about the numbers in the news. The catalog record links to supplemental online resources for student and teachers.

Statistics are everywhere: in news reports, at the doctor's office, and in every sort of forecast, from the stock market to the weather. Probably Overthinking It uses real data to delve into real examples with real consequences, drawing on cases from health campaigns, political movements, chess rankings, and more.

Through a comprehensive, step-by-step approach, this text is consistently and specifically designed to both alleviate anxiety toward statistics and build a successful experience analyzing data in SPSS®. Key features of the text include: 1. step-by-step instruction and screenshots, 2. call-out boxes highlighting important information as appropriate, 3. SPSS® output explained, with written results provided using the popular, widely recognized APA format, 4. end-of-chapter exercises allowing for additional practice.

The Art of Statistics shows readers how to derive knowledge from raw data by focusing on the concepts and connections behind the math.

Essential quick reference guide for material covered in a college-level introductory statistics course.

Aimed at readers with no prior mathematical knowledge, this Very Short Introduction explores and explains how statistics work, and how we can decipher them.

Statistics All-in-One For Dummies is packed with lessons, examples, and practice problems to help you slay your stats course. This book teaches you how to interpret graphs, determine probability, critique data, and so much more.

The fun and friendly guide to mastering IBM's Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. Covering the latest release and updates to SPSS 27.0, and including more than 150 pages of basic statistical theory, it helps you understand the mechanics behind the calculations, perform predictive analysis, produce informative graphs, and more.