Author

Contributions

  • Greer, Brian, 1944- - Contributor

Publication

2011 - Palgrave Macmillan, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

98,250 words, Guess

Page Count

393 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • Better World Books9780230205741
  • Open LibraryOL25077753M

Classifications

  • DDC150.1/5195
  • LCCBF39 .G727 2011
  • LCCBF1-990

Description

"Making Sense of Data and Statistics in Psychology confronts the pedagogic challenge of teaching statistics to students in psychology and related disciplines. Recognising the heterogeneous nature of students' mathematical backgrounds and motivations, the authors adopt an innovative approach while ensuring ready integration into orthodox undergraduate statistics courses at introductory and post-introductory levels. Before being introduced to formal statistics, students are encouraged to develop a 'feel' for data, particularly through visual representation. Making extensive use of exploratory data analysis (EDA), the text emphasises conceptual rather than technical or procedural understanding"--

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Making sense of data and statistics in psychologyPalgrave Macmillan2011-01-01

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