ABOUT THE BOOK
ISBN: 9798385156030
PRICE: $108.80 print, $54.40 ebook
PAGE COUNT: 220
FORMAT: Paperback
COPYRIGHT: 2024
TARGET AUDIENCE:
undergraduate students
PUBLISHER: Kendall Hunt
SUCCEED AT STATISTICS WITH THIS BRIEF, EASY TO UNDERSTAND, COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE
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Brief, about 200 pages
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Comprehensive. Includes all statistics normally included in an undergraduate introductory statistics course.
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Student focused, informal style. Written as if having a conversation with a student.
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Emphasis on the conceptual structure of the formula, what the formula does rather than being an obscure set of symbols. For example, a t-test is simply an index that weighs the distance between two means by the variability of scores.
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Biographical synopsis (on selected modules) of a person(s) responsible for the development of the statistic, called “Pioneers in Statistics.”
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Complete step-by-step example of each statistic calculated by hand, and by SPSS.
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Emphasis on reducing student math anxiety by using simple, whole numbers, enabling easy calculation.
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Clear, easy to understand interpretation of each statistic.
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Practical examples of the way the result of the statistic is written in an American Psychological Association (APA) manuscript.
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Extended, easy to understand discussion of effect size, power, and degrees of freedom. Both a conceptual and a mathematical proof is provided for degrees of freedom, the only text to do this, to our knowledge.
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Ancillary materials include PowerPoint slides, and a problem set with fully worked out answers.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Maria Rowlett
Maria received her M.A. in Consumer-Industrial Research from Cleveland State University in 1993. She has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in Statistics, Research Methods, and Evaluating Psychological Research at Cleveland State University for more than 15 years. She frequently receives the highest student course evaluations in the Psychology Department for her teaching.
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Maria is also a highly experienced consultant in the area of survey/questionnaire construction, statistical analysis, research design and interpretation, as well as report writing. Maria has been involved in project-based data coding, analysis and summarization for presentations to clients, and report writing for a Midwest-based research company serving for-profit and not-for-profit companies.
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In addition to her own publications, Maria has advised and supervised many students in the completion of research projects, journal articles, theses, and dissertations.
Steve received his Ph.D. in Social Psychology from the University of Nebraska in 1975. He is currently Professor Emeritus and former Chair of the Psychology Department, Director of the Consumer-Industrial Research Program, as well as the School of Health Sciences and School of Social Work at Cleveland State University.
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Steve has more than 50 years of experience teaching statistics and research design as well as thesis and dissertation supervision. His private consultation experience includes focus group moderation, data analysis, and report writing, especially for qualitative data. He also consults in the areas of organizational development and diversity and inclusion.
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Steve has published numerous articles spanning areas such as 16th century British literature, genetics, outcomes of bariatric surgery, job satisfaction, and occupational and physical therapy.
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Steve is also a former editor of the Journal of Psychological Practice and has held numerous administrative posts at Cleveland State University.
Steve Slane
PEER REVIEWS
As someone who has been teaching statistics for almost a decade, I can confidently say this is the best introductory textbook I’ve encountered. It’s a game-changer for both students and instructors, making complex statistical concepts incredibly accessible. What truly sets it apart is its ability to combine simplicity with comprehensive coverage, providing clear, engaging explanations that are easy to follow. One of my favorite parts is the combination of step-by-step SPSS instructions and written examples that show how to report results–something students often struggle with. This makes it perfect for students new to the subject while still offering depth and real-world relevance."
–Stephanie Weigel, PhD
Maria Rowlett and Steve Slane break down statistics to the simplest terms and help to build your confidence in putting the pieces back to make a statistical masterpiece. Novices will quickly become seasoned statisticians through reading this book. I am excited for the next generation of researchers to have this resource!"
–Cheyene H., PhD student
The textbook was so helpful and easy to comprehend and read. The step by step solving process of the textbook made it easier to learn how to solve problems.