Probability Theory, Statistics, Social Sciences - Methodology, Math & Science Applications
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Overview
The latest edition of this best-selling introduction to Quantitative Data Analysis through the use of a computer package has been completely updated to accommodate the needs of users of SPSS Release 8 for Windows. Like its predecessor, it provides a non-technical approach to quantitative data analysis and a user-friendly introduction to the widely used SPSS for Windows. It assumes no previous familiarity with either statistics or computing but takes the reader step-by-step through the techniques, reinforced by exercises for further practice. Techniques explained in Quantitative Data Analysis with SPSS Release 8 for Windows include:• correlation
• simple and multiple regression
• multivariate analysis of variance and covariance
• factor analysis The book also covers issues such as sampling, statistical significance, conceptualization and measurement and the selection of appropriate tests.
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An introduction to quantitative data analysis through the use of a computer package, updated to accommodate the needs of users of SPSS Release 8 for Windows. Provides a non-technical approach to quantitative data analysis and a user-friendly introduction to SPSS for Windows, assuming no familiarity with either statistics or computing. Techniques such as correlation, regression, and factor analysis are explained step by step. Other issues covered include sampling and selection of appropriate tests. Includes exercises and answers. The authors teach at Loughborough University and have written several books on statistical analysis with SPSS and Minitab. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
May 20, 1999
Publisher
Routledge
Pages
320
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780415206976