Understanding and Using Advanced Statistics A Practical Guide for Students
Understanding and Using Advanced Statistics: A Practical Guide for Students by Jeremy J Foster is a comprehensive resource published by SAGE on January 10, 2006. This first edition spans 178 pages and is presented in English, making it accessible for postgraduate students seeking to enhance their understanding of advanced statistical methods. The book serves as a practical guide, detailing when and how to apply various advanced techniques, while also refreshing foundational concepts such as descriptive statistics and research design.
Readers will find a thorough exploration of advanced statistical methods, including MANOVA, path analysis, and logistical regression, tailored for those without a strong mathematical background. The book includes case studies and explanations of key terms, facilitating a better grasp of complex topics for students across the social sciences. By building on undergraduate knowledge, this guide equips upper-level researchers with the necessary tools to effectively utilize advanced statistics in their work.
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Understanding and Using Advanced Statistics is a comprehensive, practical guide for postgraduate students advising how and when to use more advanced statistical methods. Perfect for students without a mathematical background, the authors refresh important basics such as descriptive statistics and research design as well as introducing essential upper-level techniques to cater for the advanced student.
Key Features:
– Comprehensive guide informing how to use a range of advanced statistical methods such as MANOVA, path analysis and logistical regression;
– Inter-disciplinary: ideal for students studying upper level statistical methods in any subject across the social sciences;
– Practical guide: case studies, further reading, key terms explained in order to help the non-mathematically orientated student get ahead with their research.
Building on undergraduate statistical grounding, Understanding and Using Advanced Statistics provides the upper-level researcher with the knowledge of what advanced statistics do, how they should be used, and what their output means.
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