Statistics for Research
With a Guide to SPSS
- George Argyrous - University of New South Wales, Australia
Health Research Methods | Quantitative/Statistical Research | Sociological Research Methods
This fully updated edition of Statistics for Research explains statistical concepts in a straight-forward and accessible way using practical examples from a variety of disciplines. If you're looking for an easy-to-read, comprehensive introduction to statistics with a guide to SPSS, this is the book for you!
The new edition features:
- Clear explanations of all the main techniques of statistical analysis
- A brand new student-friendly, easy-to-navigate design
- Even more step-by-step screenshots of SPSS commands and outputs
- An extensive glossary of terms, ideal for those new to statistics
- End of chapter exercises to help you put your learning into practice
- A new, fully updated companion website (www.uk.sagepub.com/argyrous3) with comprehensive student and lecturer resources including additional, discipline specific examples and online readings and WebCT/Blackboard quizzes.
This is the ideal textbook for any course in statistical methods across the health and social sciences and a perfect starter book for students, researchers and professionals alike.
Supplements
Very good book, although I liked the previous edition better!
Its a fantastic book for those who are getting accustomed to the SPSS software. Easy reading and understanding. Helps one to move step by step into statistical analysis.
Not sociological enough
Excellent!
A good introductory book!
A very clear and helpful guide to statistics
Co Instructor chose a different text
Good all round and thorough book - supplemental as not all students do stat-based research project.
Top on my list to consider using the textbook in the future. I like the extensive explanations for the crosstabs and the test statistics. It is not as strong on examples for business and economics, that my students prefer. I recommend to students as a supplement
The book is useful in many ways, however, it is quite similar to other texts that are better structured (for example, Burns and Burns).
