Brief and inexpensive, this engaging book helps readers identify
and then discard 52 misconceptions about data and statistical
summaries. The focus is on major concepts contained in typical
undergraduate and graduate courses in statistics, research methods,
or quantitative analysis. Fun interactive Internet exercises that
further promote undoing the misconceptions are found on the book's
website.
The author s accessible discussion of each misconception has
five parts:
- The Misconception - a brief description of the
misunderstanding
- Evidence that the Misconception Exists examples and claimed
prevalence
- Why the Misconception is Dangerous consequence of having the
misunderstanding
- Undoing the Misconception - how to think correctly about the
concept
- Internet Assignment - an interactive activity to help readers
gain a firm grasp of the statistical concept and overcome the
misconception.
The book's statistical misconceptions are grouped into 12
chapters that match the topics typically taught in
introductory/intermediate courses. However, each of the 52
discussions is self-contained, thus allowing the misconceptions to
be covered in any order without confusing the reader. Organized and
presented in this manner, the book is an ideal supplement for any
standard textbook.
Statistical Misconceptions is appropriate for courses taught in
a variety of disciplines including psychology, medicine, education,
nursing, business, and the social sciences. The book also will
benefit independent researchers interested in undoing their
statistical misconceptions.
General
Imprint: |
Routledge Member of the Taylor and Francis Group
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
November 2008 |
First published: |
2009 |
Authors: |
Schuyler W. Huck
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
312 |
Edition: |
New |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-8058-5904-1 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Psychology >
Psychological methodology >
General
|
LSN: |
0-8058-5904-7 |
Barcode: |
9780805859041 |
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