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Essential Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
- Gregory J. Privitera - St. Bonaventure University
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Research Methods in Psychology
Research Methods in Psychology
January 2015 | 576 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
Employing the hallmark pedagogical support of his successful comprehensive text, award-winning author, teacher, and advisor Gregory J. Privitera offers a brief and engaging introduction to the field with Essential Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences. Practical examples, integrated SPSS® coverage and screenshots, and numerous learning tools make intimidating concepts accessible. Students will welcome Privitera's clear instruction, conversational voice, and application of statistics to current, real-life research problems.
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This title is available on WebAssign, allowing instructors to produce and manage assignments with their students online using a grade book that allows them to track and monitor students' progress. Students receive unlimited practice using a combination of multiple choice and algorithmic questions, and are allowed unlimited access to this edition of the textbook in the same course at no additional cost. WebAssign provides instant feedback and links directly to the accompanying eBook section where the concept was covered, allowing students to find the correct solution.
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Part I: Introduction and Descriptive Statistics
Chapter 1: Introduction to Statistics
Chapter 2: Summarizing Data: Frequency Distributions in Tables and Graphs
Chapter 3: Summarizing Data: Central Tendency
Chapter 4: Summarizing Data: Variability
Part II: Probability and the Foundations of Inferential Statistics
Chapter 5: Probability, Normal Distribution, and z Scores
Chapter 6: Characteristics of the Sample Mean
Chapter 7: Hypothesis Testing: Significance, Effect Size, and Power
Part III: Making Inferences About One or Two Means
Chapter 8: Testing Means: One-Sample t Test With Confidence Intervals
Chapter 9: Testing Means: Two-Independent-Sample t Test With Confidence Intervals
Chapter 10: Testing Means: Related-Samples t Test With Confidence Intervals
Part IV: Making Inferences About The Variability of Two or More Means
Chapter 11: One-Way Analysis of Variance: Between-Subjects and Within-Subjects (Repeated-Measures) Designs
Chapter 12: Two-Way Analysis of Variance: Between-Subjects Factorial Design
Part V: Making Inferences About Patterns, Prediction, and Nonparametric Tests
Chapter 13: Correlation and Linear Regression
Chapter 14: Chi-Square Tests: Goodness-of-Fit and the Test for Independence
Supplements
Instructor Teaching Site
SAGE edge for Instructors, a password-protected instructor resource site, supports teaching by making it easy to integrate quality content and create a rich learning environment for students. The following chapter-specific assets are available on the teaching site:
- Test banks written by Greg Privitera provide a diverse range of questions as well as the opportunity to edit any question and/or insert personalized questions to effectively assess students’ progress and understanding
- Lecture notes summarize key concepts by chapter to assist in the preparation of lectures and class discussions
- Sample course syllabi for semester and quarter courses provide suggested models for structuring a course
- Editable, chapter-specific PowerPoint slides offer complete flexibility for creating a multimedia presentation for the course
- Answer keys for all problems featured in the book and in the SPSS Workbook assist in grading student work
- Tables and figures from the book are provided for use in your course
- Course cartridge for easy LMS integration is included
Student Study Site
SAGE edge for Students provides a personalized approach to help students accomplish their coursework goals in an easy-to-use learning environment. The open-access study site includes:
- SPSS in Focus Screencasts that accompany each SPSS in Focus section from the book show you how to use SPSS step-by-step
- A customized online action plan includes tips and feedback on progress through the course and materials, allowing students to individualize their learning experience
- Learning objectives reinforce the most important material
- Mobile-friendly eFlashcards strengthen understanding of key terms and concepts
- Web resources are included for further research and insights.
- Multimedia content includes audio and video resources that appeal to students with different learning styles
- EXCLUSIVE! Access to full-text SAGE journal articles that have been carefully selected to support and expand on the concepts presented in each chapter
“Nice breadth of material and broken down into manageable size chapters.”
“It is very easy to read and comprehend.”
“I like the dedication to SPSS and APA style.”
“I was most impressed with the many pedagogical features that enhance student learning.”
“I really want to commend the author for the learning objectives and end of chapter problems. Great stuff!
“I really like the tables and figures in this textbook! They are the BEST among those used in the elementary statistics textbooks I know.”
great little book for beginers. Also great for self study.
only anoying point is there are only answers to the even numbered questions in the book.
good review questions though.
Psychology, Fachhochschule des Mittelstands (FHM)
May 15, 2018
I like the text; however, I have chose to adopt "Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences 2nd Ed." and the SPSS workbook that goes with it instead.
Psychology Dept, Kean University
September 3, 2016
I'm not in a position to adopt this semester. I'm reviewing this textbook for Q&A items to test out with my current Elementary Statistics students. I will continue reviewing for a Fall2016 decision. Thank you
School Of Math Natural Science, Berry College
September 9, 2015
This book is user friendly and integrates in a clear and strait forward presentation the statistical concepts any student of Social
Sciences will see throughout their undergraduate and graduate formation.
Social Sciences, University of Puerto Rico at Cayey
July 9, 2015