Statistical analysis quick reference guidebook : with SPSS examples

Statistical Analysis Quick Reference Guidebook: With SPSS Examples is a practical "cut to the chase" handbook that quickly explains the when, where, and how of statistical data analysis as it is used for real-world decision-making in a wide variety of disciplines. In this one-stop reference, authors Alan C. Elliott and Wayne A. Woodward provide succinct guidelines for performing an analysis, avoiding pitfalls, interpreting results, and reporting outcomes. Statistical Analysis Quick Reference Guidebook: With SPSS Examples is a practical "cut to the chase" reference that quickly explains the when, where, and how of statistical data analysis as it is used for real-world decision making in a wide variety of disciplines. In this one-stop resource, authors Alan C. Elliott and Wayne A. Woodward provide succinct guidelines for performing an analysis, avoiding pitfalls, interpreting results, and reporting outcomes.Key Features: Provides relevant statistical concepts in a comprehendible style: This reference is accessibly designed to assist researchers in applying the proper statistical procedure to their data and reporting results in a professional manner consistent with commonly accepted practice. This guidebook helps researchers make sure that they are using an appropriate application. It also offers design considerations, tips, caveats, and much more. Offers statistical insights with SPSS examples: The authors provide examples for each analysis using SPSS and step-by-step instructions on how to run the analysis. This guidebook provides information about how to plan a study, prepare data for analysis in SPSS, perform the analysis, and interpret the SPSS output. It also covers useful analyses using SPSS that are not often included in other how-to books. Answers many statistical questions on the spot: Written from the perspective of a statistical consultant, this book provides a wealth of information to the researcher who has limited statistical experience. From assumptions and design to computation, interpretation, and presentation of results, the information in this book saves the researcher time, money, and frustration. Providing relevant statistical concepts in a comprehendible style, this text is accessibly designed to assist researchers in applying the proper statistical procedure to their data and reporting results in a professional manner consistent with commonly accepted practice