Statistical Methods

Statistical Methods, 3e provides students with a working introduction to statistical methods offering a wide range of applications that emphasize the quantitative skills useful across many academic disciplines. This text takes a classic approach emphasizing concepts and techniques for working out problems and intepreting results. The book includes research projects, real-world case studies, numerous examples and data exercises organized by level of difficulty. This text requires that a student be familiar with algebra. New to this edition: NEW expansion of exercises applying different techniques and methodsNEW examples and datasets using current real-world dataNew text organization to create a more natural connection between regression and the Analysis of the VarianceNEW material on generalized linear modelsNEW expansion of nonparametric techniquesNEW student research projectsNEW case studies for gathering, summarizing, and analyzing data Supplements: NEW companion website with downloadable data sets and additional resources including live links to statistical software such as SAS and SPSSStudent Solutions Manual - to comeInstructor Manual - to comeSample chapter - http://www.elsevierdirect.com/product.jsp?isbn=9780123749703 Integrates the classical conceptual approach with modern day computerized data manipulation and computer applications Accessibile to students who may not have a background in probability or calculus Offers reader-friendly exposition, without sacrificing statistical rigor Includes many new data sets in various applied fields such as Psychology, Education, Biostatistics, Agriculture, Economics