Learning about statistics is a stressful activity for many people. This text is designed to painlessly acquaint students, beginning researchers and statistical novices with a wide range of analytical possibilities. Through straightforward descriptions and concrete illustrations, the text explores procedures ranging from the simple (e.g., graphs and correlations) to the complex (e.g., structural equation models and time series analysis). Readers will learn which of the analysis tools is best to apply for a given situation. The text provides a conceptual overview of each procedure’s purpose, use and application. Also included are discussions of some of the most important and fundamental statistical concepts that underpin many of the methods explored. To apply this knowledge, information about currently available computer software to carry out specific statistical procedures is included. This text is not designed to teach statistics, but will instead acquaint students with important concepts and procedures as a precursor to other learning. Key features include: * Makes specialized language more accessible and understandable. * Describes and illustrates almost 50 statistical procedures, including the most appropriate situations where they can be used. * Explains 10 fundamental concepts. * Provides case studies linked to the theory that demonstrate the challenging nature of the contemporary workplace and provide a practical focus on the issues discussed

Illustrating Statistical Procedures: For Business, Behavioural and Social Science Research

Business & Money

Cooksey, Ray W.

Education & Reference

Tilde Publishing and Distribution

This book focuses on the effective design and management of a postgraduate research project, from the inception and commencement of a relationship with supervisors through to the submission and examination of the dissertation, and can help ensure the timely and successful completion of postgraduate dissertation study. As the book addresses the methodological choices available to students and the issues that can arise during the process, it will be particularly valuable to all research students—and to business research students in particular. The pedagogical approach is one of being informative, and the text is written in a conversational style loaded with concrete examples—some from actual theses and dissertations. Contents include: * Why am I doing this and what should I expect? * How should I manage the relationship with my supervisor? * How do I maintain a good work/life balance? * How do I identify/frame my research problem and questions? * How do I handle academic integrity issues? * How should I approach data analysis and display results? * And many more practical questions and answers.

Surviving and Thriving in Postgraduate Research

McDonald, Gael

Learning about statistics is a stressful activity for many people. This text is designed to painlessly acquaint students, beginning researchers and statistical novices with a wide range of analytical possibilities. Through straightforward descriptions and concrete illustrations, the text explores procedures ranging from the simple (e.g. graphs and correlations) to the complex (e.g. structural equation models and time series analysis). Readers will learn which of the analysis tools is best to apply for a given situation. The text provides a conceptual overview, in plain English, of each procedure’s purpose, use and application. Also included are discussions of some of the most important and fundamental statistical concepts which underpin many of the methods explored. To apply this knowledge, information about currently available computer software to carry out specific statistical procedures is included. Illustrating Statistical Procedures: For Business, Behavioural &amp; Social Science Research, Second Edition provides a solid foundation on which to build more formal learning of statistics. Furthermore it provides the conceptual awareness needed to become an enlightened consumer of quantitative research findings. No matter what your initial knowledge, you can learn statistics and be competent at using and interpreting them. Table of Contents Chapter 1 — The logic &amp; language of statistical analysis; Chapter 2 — Measurement issues in quantitative research; Chapter 3 — Computer programs for analysing quantitative data; Chapter 4 — Example research context &amp; quantitative data set; Chapter 5 — Descriptive statistics for summarising data; Chapter 6 — Correlational statistics for characterising relationships; Chapter 7 — Inferential statistics for hypothesis testing; Chapter 8 — Other commonly used statistical procedures; Chapter 9 — Specialised statistical procedures; Appendix A — A primer on basic mathematics, statistical notation &amp; formulas for measures; Appendix B — General analytical sequences for multivariate investigations; Index

Illustrating Statistical Procedures

Illustrating Statistical Procedures: Finding Meaning in Quantitative Data

This book occupies a unique position in the field of statistical analysis in the behavioural and social sciences in that it targets learners who would benefit from learning more conceptually and less computationally about statistical procedures and the software packages that can be used to implement them. 
This book provides a comprehensive overview of this important research skill domain with an emphasis on visual support for learning and better understanding. The primary focus is on fundamental concepts, procedures and interpretations of statistical analyses within a single broad illustrative research context. 
The book covers a wide range of descriptive, correlational and inferential statistical procedures as well as more advanced procedures not typically covered in introductory and intermediate statistical texts. It is an ideal reference for postgraduate students as well as for researchers seeking to broaden their conceptual exposure to what is possible in statistical analysis.\nFrom the Back Cover\nThis book occupies a unique position in the field of statistical analysis in the behavioural and social sciences in that it targets learners who would benefit from learning more conceptually and less computationally about statistical procedures and the software packages that can be used to implement them. 
This book provides a comprehensive overview of this important research skill domain with an emphasis on visual support for learning and better understanding. The primary focus is on fundamental concepts, procedures and interpretations of statistical analyses within a single broad illustrative research context. 
The book covers a wide range of descriptive, correlational and inferential statistical procedures as well as more advanced procedures not typically covered in introductory and intermediate statistical texts. It is an ideal reference for postgraduate students as well as for researchers seeking to broaden their conceptual exposure to what is possible in statistical analysis.

Industries

Springer

This book occupies a unique position in the field of statistical analysis in the behavioural and social sciences in that it targets learners who would benefit from learning more conceptually and less computationally about statistical procedures and the software packages that can be used to implement them. This book provides a comprehensive overview of this important research skill domain with an emphasis on visual support for learning and better understanding. The primary focus is on fundamental concepts, procedures and interpretations of statistical analyses within a single broad illustrative research context. The book covers a wide range of descriptive, correlational and inferential statistical procedures as well as more advanced procedures not typically covered in introductory and intermediate statistical texts.&nbsp; It is an ideal reference for postgraduate students as well as for researchers seeking to broaden their conceptual exposure to what is possible in statistical analysis.

Unity from Diversity: Pluralist Systemic Thinking for Social and Behavioural Research

Politics & Social Sciences

Sociology

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Illustrating Statistical Procedures: For Business, Behavioural and Social Science Research

Surviving and Thriving in Postgraduate Research

Illustrating Statistical Procedures

Illustrating Statistical Procedures: Finding Meaning in Quantitative Data

Illustrating Statistical Procedures: Finding Meaning in Quantitative Data

Unity from Diversity: Pluralist Systemic Thinking for Social and Behavioural Research