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Introduction to Real World Statistics

With Step-By-Step SPSS Instructions
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Introduction to Real World Statistics introduces readers to applied statistics through clear, concise chapters that cover data management, probability, data screening, descriptive statistics, and inferential analysis techniques. Designed for beginners, this book emphasises practical applications and evidence-based decision-making across various disciplines, featuring SPSS instructions, real-world exercises with answers, and instructor resources.
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Introduction to Real World Statistics provides students with the basic concepts and practices of applied statistics, including data management and preparation; an introduction to the concept of probability; data screening and descriptive statistics; various inferential analysis techniques; and a series of exercises that are designed to integrate core statistical concepts.

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Introduction to Real World Statistics provides students with the basic concepts and practices of applied statistics, including data management and preparation, an introduction to the concept of probability, data screening and descriptive statistics, various inferential analysis techniques, and a series of exercises that are designed to integrate core statistical concepts. The author’s systematic approach, which assumes no prior knowledge of the subject, equips student practitioners with a fundamental understanding of applied statistics that can be deployed across a wide variety of disciplines and professions.

Notable features include:

  • Short, digestible chapters that build and integrate statistical skills with real-world applications, demonstrating the flexible usage of statistics for evidence-based decision-making.
  • Statistical procedures presented in a practical context with less emphasis on technical jargon.
  • Early chapters that build a foundation before presenting statistical procedures.
  • SPSS step-by-step detailed instructions designed to reinforce student understanding.
  • Real world exercises complete with answers.
  • Chapter PowerPoints and test banks for instructors.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781138292314

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 March 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Illustration: 164 Tables, black and white; 460 Line drawings, black and white; 231 Halftones, black and white; 691 Illustrations, black and white

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 4460g

Pages: 628

About the Author

Edward T. Vieira, Jr. is an Associate Professor, Research Director, and member of the Institutional Review Board at Simmons College, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. He earned his M.B.A from Bryant University and Ph.D. from the University of Connecticut. Currently, Dr. Vieira serves on the editorial boards of seven peer-reviewed journals providing statistical and methodological expertise. He has over 30 years of management, research, and consulting experience in areas such as marketing research, community outreach focus groups, organizational research, and education evaluation research.

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