Methodology

Understanding statistics is a requirement for obtaining and making the most of a degree in psychology, a fact of life that often takes first year psychology students by surprise. Filled with jargon-free explanations and real-life examples, Psychology Statistics For Dummies makes the often-confusing world of statistics a lot less baffling, and provides you with the step-by-step instructions necessary for carrying out data analysis.

Psychology Statistics For Dummies:

• Serves as an easily accessible supplement to doorstop-sized psychology textbooks
• Provides psychology students with psychology-specific statistics instruction
• Includes clear explanations and instruction on performing statistical analysis
• Teaches students how to analyze their data with SPSS, the most widely used statistical packages among students

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Looking for an easily accessible overview of research methods in psychology? This is the book for you! Whether you need to get ahead in class, you’re pressed for time, or you just want a take on a topic that’s not covered in your textbook, Research Methods in Psychology For Dummies has you covered.

Written in plain English and packed with easy-to-follow instruction, this friendly guide takes the intimidation out of the subject and tackles the fundamentals of psychology research in a way that makes it approachable and comprehensible, no matter your background. Inside, you’ll find expert coverage of qualitative and quantitative research methods, including surveys, case studies, laboratory observations, tests and experiments―and much more.

• Serves as an excellent supplement to course textbooks
• Provides a clear introduction to the scientific method
• Presents the methodologies and techniques used in psychology research
• Written by the authors of Psychology Statistics For Dummies

If you’re a first or second year psychology student and want to supplement your doorstop-sized psychology textbook―and boost your chances of scoring higher at exam time―this hands-on guide breaks down the subject into easily digestible bits and propels you towards success.

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