Applied Statistics: Concepts for Counselors

By Geoffrey W. Sutton

This book is aimed at helping students and counselors read statistics rather than learn how to calculate them. Readers will find a review of basic statistical concepts explained with examples from counseling practice and research.Key Features Discusses the role of statistics in counseling practice and research Covers basic statistical concepts like measurement scales, measures of central tendency, correlation Reviews t tests, ANOVA, and chi-square Covers test scores, reliability, validity Includes a glossaryWhat Reviewers Say"If you need to review basic statistics and don't know where to begin, this book is perfect It makes difficult concepts easy to understand." Heather L. Kelly, Psy.D., Professor of Psychology, Evangel University, Springfield, Missouri, USA"I really appreciated the places where you gave applied examples. For me, those have always helped me to understand the function of statistics." Nick Schollars, M.S., Mental Health Counseling, Oregon, USA"This comprehensive yet concise overview of statistical concepts related to counseling research and practice, is a much needed must-read for all counselling graduate students..." Dr Mervin Van der Spuy, Psychopharmacologist & Couples Therapist, Paraklesis CounsellingCalgary, Alberta, Canada

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1521783926
• ISBN13: 9781521783924
• Release Date: July 2017
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"