Social Behavioral Statistics

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Roberto R. Heredia (Texas A & M University International) Richard D. Hartley (University of Texas at San Antonio)

Social Behavioral Statistics

Roberto R. Heredia (Texas A & M University International), Richard D. Hartley (University of Texas at San Antonio), Dean Champion

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Cambridge University Press
28 November 2024

Psychological methodology

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.

By: Roberto R. Heredia (Texas A & M University International), Richard D. Hartley (University of Texas at San Antonio)
Edited by: Dean Champion
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 203mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 1.234kg
ISBN: 9781108841023
ISBN 10: 1108841023
Pages: 450
Publication Date: 28 November 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.

Roberto R. Heredia is Regents Professor in the Department of Psychology and Communication at Texas A & M International University, USA. He served as chair of the Department of Behavioral Sciences for two years and he was director of a multimillion-dollar grant from the US Department of Education. He has published on bilingual memory, bilingual lexical representation, bilingual nonliteral language processing, stereotype processing, and evolutionary psychology. Richard D. Hartley is Professor in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Texas at San Antonio, USA. His research interests include decision-making practices for criminal court outcomes, empirical determinants of prosecutorial and judicial decision-making, and process and outcome evaluation. Some of this research has been funded by the National Institute of Justice, the American Statistical Association, and the Bureau of Justice Statistics.

Reviews for Social Behavioral Statistics

'Social Behavioral Statistics is a user-friendly text designed to make statistics accessible and relatable through the use of humor and a diverse range of examples. The focus on hypothesis testing, along with guidance on using jamovi, a free open-source statistical software program, is especially useful for students interested in conducting research projects.' Deborah Koetzle, John Jay College of Criminal Justice 'This new textbook presents statistical concepts in clear, accessible language and incorporates real-world examples to foster an interactive and collaborative classroom environment. Rather than focusing on rote memorization of formulas, it emphasizes understanding the meaning and uses of statistics. The book also offers straightforward, step-by-step instructions for conducting statistical tests using jamovi, enabling students to practically apply what they've learned.' Diane Mello-Goldner, Boston University '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