Using and Interpreting Statistics: A Practical Text for the Health, Behavioral, and Social Sciences

By Eric W. Corty

Book Overview

608 pagesUNIQUE The book's engaging writing style and unique "personality" make the study of statistics not only understandable but enjoyable.UNIQUE Printed in full color, with approximately 120 illustrations.UNIQUE Examples from nursing, health sciences, behavioral sciences, social sciences, and everyday life help students in a variety of programs understand and apply key concepts.UNIQUE Group Practice Exercises are included throughout the chapters, and Review Exercises and Homework Problems appear at the end of each chapter.Answers to Review Exercises are included at the end of the text, and answers to Homework Problems and Group Practice Exercises are provided for faculty.UNIQUE Incorporates research-based learning principles to promote deeper processing of material and long-term learning.UNIQUE Engaging Looking Closer footnotes provide additional information of interest and offer a welcome diversion during study sessions.UNIQUE A recurring "Tom and Harry" mnemonic - "Tom And Harry Despise Crabby Infants" - reminds students of the process involved in a statistical analysis: Test, Assumptions, Hypothesis, Decision rule, Calculations, Interpretation.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0323035930
• ISBN13: 9780323035934
• Release Date: October 2006
• Publisher: Mosby
• Length: 608 Pages
• Weight: 1.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.5" x 9.3"