Larry Wallnau, Frederick Gravetter, James Witnauer

Essentials of Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences

Mitarbeit:Gravetter, Frederick J.; Wallnau, Larry B.; Forzano, Lori-Ann B.; Witnauer, James E.

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Produktbeschreibung

Updated with the latest research, Gravetter/Wallnau/Forzano/Witnauer's ESSENTIALS OF STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES, 10th Edition delivers straightforward instruction, hands-on learning tools and real-world examples to help you go beyond memorizing formulas to truly understanding the hows and whys of statistics. Giving extra focus to the topics students typically struggle with most, the authors take time to fully explain statistical concepts. Integrated applications reinforce concepts, offering further support to ensure that even those with a weak background in mathematics can fully grasp statistics. The authors also illustrate how an understanding of statistical procedures will help you comprehend published findings -- ultimately leading you to become a savvy consumer of information. Also available, the MindTap digital learning solution helps you learn on your own terms.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cengage Learning Emea; Wadsworth Publishing
• 10. Aufl.
• Seitenzahl: 608
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Januar 2020
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 249mm x 201mm x 28mm
• Gewicht: 1232g
• ISBN-13: 9780357365298
• ISBN-10: 0357365291
• Artikelnr.: 58120421

Autorenporträt

Wallnau, Larry§Larry B. Wallnau is Professor Emeritus of Psychology at The College at Brockport, State University of New York. While teaching at Brockport, he published numerous research articles in biopsychology and provided editorial consultation for journals in his field. He has taught statistics, animal behavior, biopsychology, psychopharmacology and introductory psychology. With Dr. Frederick J Gravetter, he co-authored all previous editions of STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES, now in its 10th edition. Dr. Wallnau received his bachelor's degree from the University of New Haven and his Ph.D. in psychology from the State University of New York at Albany. In his leisure time, he is an avid runner with his canine companion, Gracie.

Inhaltsangabe

1. Introduction to Statistics.2. Frequency Distributions.3. Central Tendency.4. Variability.5. z-Scores: Location of Scores and Standardized Distributions.6. Probability.7. Probability and Samples: The Distribution of Sample Means.8. Introduction to Hypothesis Testing.9. Introduction to the t Statistic.10. The t Test for Two Independent Samples.11. The t Test for Two Related Samples.12. Introduction to Analysis of Variance.13. Two-Factor Analysis of Variance.14. Correlation and Regression.15. The Chi-Square Statistic: Tests for Goodness of Fit and Independence.