Know Your Variables

Little Quick Fix

John MacInnes (University of Edinburgh, UK)

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Sage Publications
27 December 2018

Research methods: general; Study & learning skills: general; Educational material

Series: Little Quick Fix

Know Your Variables unlocks the gate to simple data analysis for any stats course. Packed with lively examples it shows students what variables are and why looking for relationships between them is so interesting and so powerful.

Little Quick Fix titles provide quick but authoritative answers to the problems, hurdles, and assessment points students face in the research course, project proposal, or design - whatever their methods learning is.

Lively, ultra-modern design; full-colour, each page a tailored design. An hour's read. Easy to dip in and out of with clear navigation enables the reader to find what she needs - quick. Direct written style gets to the point with clear language. Nothing needs to be read twice. No fluff. Learning is reinforced through a 2-minute overview summary; 3-second summaries with super-quick Q&A DIY tasks create a work plan to accomplish a task, do a self-check quiz, solve a problem, get students to what they need to show their supervisor. Checkpoints in each section make sure students are nailing it as they go and support self-directed learning. How do I know I'm done? Each Little Quick Fix wraps up with a finale checklist that allows the reader to self-assess they've got what they need to progress, submit, or ace the test or task.

By: John MacInnes (University of Edinburgh UK)
Imprint: Sage Publications
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 176mm, Width: 125mm,
Weight: 140g
ISBN: 9781526458841
ISBN 10: 1526458845
Series: Little Quick Fix
Publication Date: 27 December 2018
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Section 1: Why do variables matter? Section 2: What is a variable? Section 3: How do I identify a variable? Section 4: What variables measure quantities and categories? Section 5: How do I examine relationships between variables? Section 6: What are independent and dependent variables? Section 7: Why does correlation not automatically mean causation? Section 8: How can I use variables in my research project?