A PRactical Guide to Data Analysis
A PRactical Guide to Data Analysis
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Using statistics to analyse research data can be tricky when you are getting started. This book shows you how to effectively conduct statistical analysis in both R and SPSS without getting overwhelmed by complex theories and formulas.
It is a practical manual that uses worked examples to help you get to grips with running statistical tests using commonly used software. Straightforward and clear, it assumes no prior knowledge and calmly takes you from reading the first page to completing your own analysis.
It also:
- Covers all the statistics you need to know to pass your exam and do well at coursework
- Presents varied, adaptable solutions to common problems.
- Embeds road-tested best practice into every stage of your analysis.
- Provides you with programming skills that boost your employability.
- Gives any essential theory in a simple, easy to follow, manner
- Helps to bridge the gap between using SPSS and R (or vice versa)
If you want to strengthen your grasp of statistics, overcome statistics anxiety or just pass your course - this is the guide for you.
About the Author
About the Author
<p>Dr Paul Christiansen is a Senior Lecturer in Statistics in the Department of Psychology at the University of Liverpool. He is interested in research integrity with a particular focus on accurate measurement (psychometrics). He works across a range of fields in Psychology as well as medical research. Dr Andrew Jones is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at the University of Liverpool. He is a psychologist and statistics expert with 10+ years experience in substance use and obesity research.</p><br>
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