Using Statistics : A Gentle Introduction.
Title:
Using Statistics : A Gentle Introduction.
Author:
Rugg, Gordon.
ISBN:
9780335235025
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (151 pages)
Contents:
Front cover -- Half title -- Title page -- Copyright page -- Contents -- List of figures -- Preamble -- Acknowledgements -- Chapter 1 Some introductory concepts -- Chapter 2 Measurement theory -- Chapter 3 Descriptive statistics -- Chapter 4 Patterns in data and presentation of data -- Chapter 5 'None of the above': the role of knowledge representation -- Chapter 6 The sixfold paths: some observations on probability theory -- Chapter 7 Inferential statistics: some introductory thoughts -- Chapter 8 Non-parametric statistics -- Chapter 9 Correlations -- Chapter 10 Parametric statistics -- Chapter 11 Multidimensional statistics -- Chapter 12 Some general considerations -- Appendix -- Bibliography -- Glossary and useful concepts -- Sources of quotations at the beginning of each chapter -- Index -- Back cover.
Abstract:
Guides readers through the field of statistics from the descriptive statistics to multidimensional approaches. This book includes illustrative examples that guide readers through: how to answer various types of research question; how to use different forms of analysis; and, the strengths and weaknesses of particular methods.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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