Are you struggling with introductory statistics? Are you trying to get ahead in your course, but feel like you're going around in circles? This short and down-to-earth textbook will give you the knowledge and confidence you need to get acquainted with the fundamentals of statistical concepts and techniques.
Assuming no prior knowledge, and avoiding jargon and dense equations, it will ease your anxiety and demonstrate the value of good descriptive analysis. With a focus on practical use and outcomes, the book:
provides an accessible grounding in the key elements of descriptive statistical analysis;
has a clear focus on techniques to describe patterns and relationships in your data;
provides helpful summaries and exercises, and a glossary of terms to reinforce understanding.
With over 20 years' experience in teaching statistics at all levels and to students from many different subject areas, Patrick White has written an invaluable guide to key concepts and basic statistical techniques. Regardless of your background, this is the book that will help you interpret and use numbers to make the breakthrough that you need to achieve success in your university course.
| ISBN: | 9781447363255 |
| Publication date: | 26th September 2023 |
| Author: | Patrick White |
| Publisher: | Policy Press an imprint of Bristol University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 218 pages |
| Genres: |
Social research and statistics Numerical analysis Research methods: general Society and Social Sciences |
Are you struggling with introductory statistics? Are you trying to get ahead in your course, but feel like you're going around in circles? This short and down-to-earth textbook will give you the knowledge and confidence you need to get acquainted with the fundamentals of statistical concepts and techniques.
Assuming no prior knowledge, and avoiding jargon and dense equations, it will ease your anxiety and demonstrate the value of good descriptive analysis. With a focus on practical use and outcomes, the book:
provides an accessible grounding in the key elements of descriptive statistical analysis;
has a clear focus on techniques to describe patterns and relationships in your data;
provides helpful summaries and exercises, and a glossary of terms to reinforce understanding.
With over 20 years' experience in teaching statistics at all levels and to students from many different subject areas, Patrick White has written an invaluable guide to key concepts and basic statistical techniques. Regardless of your background, this is the book that will help you interpret and use numbers to make the breakthrough that you need to achieve success in your university course.
Straightforward Statistics features in the following genres: Social research and statistics, Numerical analysis, Research methods: general, Society and Social Sciences
Straightforward Statistics is available in Paperback
Straightforward Statistics was written by Patrick White and published by Policy Press an imprint of Bristol University Press
Straightforward Statistics has 218 pages
£19.79