Paul Kinnear, formerly Head of theSchool of Psychology, University of Aberdeen
Colin Gray, Senior Lecturer, School of Psychology, College of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Aberdeen
SPSS is now PASW Statistics!
Reflecting the latest developments in statistics software from SPSS Inc., this new edition of one of the most widely read textbooks in its field keeps the reader abreast of the latest improvements in PASW Statistics 17 (the new name for SPSS Statistics 17).
This friendly and informal textbook is a non-technical and readable introduction to one of the most powerful and versatile statistical packages on the market. The new edition combines clarity of presentation with coverage of the latest improvements in the software and where necessary, the coverage has been extended to include topics in which our readers have expressed particular interest. The previous edition included more advice about the use of the control language or syntax, and coverage has been further extended in the present edition to show the reader how to use the improved PASW syntax editor. While being updated and expanded to cover new features, the book will continue to be useful to readers with previous versions (SPSS 16 and earlier).
Each statistical technique is presented in a realistic research context and is fully illustrated with screen shots of PASW dialog boxes and output. The book also provides guidance on the choice of statistical techniques and advice (based on the APA guidelines) on how to report the results of statistical analyses. The first chapter sets the scene with a survey of typical research situations, key terms and advice on the choice of statistical techniques. It also provides clear signposts to where each technique can be found in the body of the book. The next chapters introduce the reader to the use of PASW, beginning with the entry, description and exploration of data. There is also a full description of the powerful capabilities of the versatile Chart Builder. Each of the remaining chapters concentrates on one particular kind of research situation and the statistical techniques that are appropriate.
In summary, PASW Statistics 17 Made Simple:
The book is accompanied by online instructor resources, including a PowerPoint lecture course and a multiple-choice question bank. The book's dedicated website also features a comprehensive set of exercises to familiarize the reader with inputting data and choosing statistical techniques. Please visit www.psypress.com/pasw-statistics for more details.
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