Using Basic Statistics in the Behavioral and Social Sciences
This text introduces the essentials of the statistical technique. Rather than rote
memorization of formulae, the emphasis is on developing an understanding of the underlying
logic of statistics. Toward that end, the author uses an informal prose style, and avoids
overwhelming the reader with complex notation and derivation. There are numerous exercises
and problems graded for difficulty. A list of Greek symbols used in statistics is found
inside the back cover for quick reference. "One of the best organized statistics
texts I've seen. Specifically, the organization fits conceptually in an innovative
way." -- Michael Latner "The author is obviously an expert in statistics and an
experienced teacher. The material was presented in a way that is easily understood with
examples, charts, and figures, etc. The information is accurate and reflects the current
thinking of the field." -- Yating Liang "It is good that this book deals with
topics such as multiple comparisons that many people would consider too advanced for an
introductory statistics course but which are ubiquitous in the literature.
Chapter 1. Introduction to Statistical Concepts
Chapter 2. Organizing and Presenting Data
Chapter 3. Describing the Central Tendency of Distributions
Chapter 4. Describing the Variability of Distributions
Chapter 5. Describing the Position of Scores in Distributions
Chapter 6. Introduction to Inference: The Normal Curve
Chapter 7. Introduction to Inference: Probability
Chapter 8. Introduction to Inference: The Random Sampling Distribution
Chapter 9. Inference with the Normal Curve Chapter 10. Inference with the t
Distribution
Chapter 11. Inference with the F Distribution
Chapter 12. Analysis of Variance with Repeated Measures
Chapter 13. Multiple Comparison Procedures
Chapter 14. Inference with the Chi-Square Distribution
Chapter 15. Additional Non-Parametric Techniques
Chapter 16. Correlational Techniques
Chapter 17. Predictive Techniques
Chapter 18. Choosing the Appropriate Test of Significance
624 pages, Hardcover