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Making Sense of Statistics is the ideal introduction to the concepts of descriptive and inferential statistics for students undertaking their first research project. It presents each statistical concept in a series of short steps, then uses worked examples and exercises to enable students to apply their own learning.It focuses on presenting the why as well as the how of statistical concepts, rather than computations and formulae, so is suitable for students from all disciplines regardless of mathematical background. Only statistical techniques that are almost universally included in introductory statistics courses, and widely reported in journals, have been included. Once students understand and feel comfortable with the statistics that meet these criteria, they should find it easy to master additional statistical concepts.New to the Seventh EditionRetaining the key features and organization that have made this book an indispensable text for teaching and learning the basic concepts of statistical analysis, this new edition features:discussion of the use of observation in quantitative and qualitative researchthe inclusion of introductions to the book, and each Part.section objectives listed at the beginning of each section to guide the reader.new material on key topics such as zscores, probability, Central Limit Theorem, Standard Deviation and simple and multiple regressionExpanded discussion on t test with separate sections for independent and dependent samples t tests, as well as onesample t testprogressive analysis of bivariate vs multivariate statistics (starts with the basic concepts and moves to more complex analysis as the student progresses)updated and extended pedagogical material such as Chapter Objectives, exercises and worked examples to test and enhance students understanding of the material presented in the chapterBolded key terms, with definitions and Glossary for quick referralexpanded Appendices include a brief reference list of some common computational formulas and examples.a Glossary of key terms has been added at the end of the book, with references to sections in parenthesis.New online instructor resources for classroom use consisting of test bank questions and Powerpoint slides, plus material on basic math review
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Making Sense of Statistics'? A: The book focuses on introducing descriptive and inferential statistics through short steps, emphasizing the understanding of concepts over computations, making it suitable for students from various disciplines.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Making Sense of Statistics'? A: The author of the book is Fred Pyrczak.
- Q: What edition is 'Making Sense of Statistics'? A: This book is the seventh edition, published on June 11, 2018.
- Q: How many pages does 'Making Sense of Statistics' have? A: The book contains 252 pages.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in the seventh edition? A: Key topics include z-scores, probability, Central Limit Theorem, Standard Deviation, simple and multiple regression, and expanded discussions on t-tests.
- Q: Is 'Making Sense of Statistics' suitable for beginners? A: Yes, the book is designed for students undertaking their first research project and does not require a strong mathematical background.
- Q: Does the book include exercises for practice? A: Yes, it includes worked examples and exercises to help students apply their learning.
- Q: What new features are included in the seventh edition? A: New features include section objectives, updated pedagogical material, a glossary of key terms, and online instructor resources.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Making Sense of Statistics' have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'Making Sense of Statistics' a good resource for research methods? A: Yes, it discusses the use of observation in both quantitative and qualitative research, making it useful for understanding research methods.