Statistical Applications for the Behavioral Sciences

by Laurence G. Grimm

Book Overview

Explains the conceptual foundations of statistical analyses (particularly inferential statistics), emphasizing the research context. Teaches students how to ''work the formulas'' by presenting cleary... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471509825
• ISBN13: 9780471509820
• Release Date: February 1993
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 608 Pages
• Weight: 2.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.8" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Statistics Textbook

I bought this text for a Statistics class in a graduate program in Counseling. I was very nervous because I'm not at all figures and formulae oriented. I expected the worse but the book turned out to be very easy to follow and a great resource which allowed me to successfully complete the class. I intend to keep it as a reference as I continue in the program.

Lucid presentation of statistical concepts

After sifting through dozens of texts, I thought I would never find one that combined the conceptual clarity of Tal's "Reading Between the Numbers" with the procedural thoroughness found in a traditional introduction to statistics. Then I came across this book. It is exceptionally well-written, and the chapter problems include questions that require thoughtful written responses. The only noticeable omission is significance testing for proportions. But having to go elsewhere if needed for fill-in material is a small price to pay for this gem of a text.

If you afraid of stats--this it the book for you!

This is a great book for those who are starting out in statistics. The author is able to explain quite difficult statistical concepts in a way the reader will be able to understand.