SPSS for introductory statistics : use and interpretation 2nd ed.
Author
Additional Author(s)
Morgan, George A.
Publisher
Mahwah, New Jersey: Lawrence Erlbaum Asociates, Inc, Publishers, 2004
Language
English
ISBN
0805847898
Series
Subject(s)
SOCIAL SCIENCES-STATISTICAL METHODS-COMPUTER PROGRAM
SPSS (COMPUTER PROGRAM)
SPSS FOR WINDOWS
Notes
Appendix: p. 165 - 205
CD-ROM
. Bibliography. Index: p. 207 - 211
Abstract
This book distinguishes itself from other SPSS resources through its unique integration of the research process (including design) and the use and interpretation of the statistics. Designed to help students analyze and interpret research data, the authors demonstrate how to choose the appropriate statistic based on the research design, interpret SPSS output, and write about the output in a research paper. The authors describe the use and interpretation of these statistics in user-friendly, non-technical language. The book prepares students for all of the steps in the research process, from design and data collection, to writing about the results. The new edition features SPSS 14.0 for Windows, but can also be used with older and newer versions. There are also new problems, expanded discussions of effect sizes, and an expanded appendix on getting started with SPSS. The book features discussions of writing about outputs, data entry and checking, reliability assessment, testing assumptions, and descriptive, inferential, and nonparametric statistics. Several related statistics are included in each chapter. SPSS syntax, along with the output, is included for those who prefer this format. Two realistic data sets are available on the book’s CD and are used to solve the end of chapter problems.
