Fundamental Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences

By Howard T. Tokunaga

Book Overview

This thematically-based textbook places statistics within the research process, illustrating how statistics are used to answer questions and test ideas. Students learn not only how to calculate statistics, but also how to interpret the results of statistical analyses in light of a study's research hypothesis and to communicate their results and interpretations to a broader audience. Featuring accessible writing and well-integrated research examples, the book is designed to help readers develop an appreciation of how statistics are applied to topics and questions of interest, gain an appreciation of issues related to the use of statistics, and enhance their understanding of the research process and the role of statistics within it.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1483318796
• ISBN13: 9781483318790
• Release Date: February 2015
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Length: 816 Pages
• Weight: 2.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.1" x 1.8" x 7.4"