Discovering Statistics Using IBM SPSS Statistics
- Andy Field - University of Sussex, UK
Features:
•Flexible coverage to support students across disciplines and degree programmes
•Can support classroom or lab learning and assessment
•Analysis of real data with opportunities to practice statistical skills
•Highlights common misconceptions and errors
•A revamped online resource that uses video, case studies, datasets, testbanks and more to help students negotiate project work, master data management techniques, and apply key writing and employability skills
•Covers the range of versions of IBM SPSS Statistics©.
All the online resources above (video, case studies, datasets, testbanks) can be easily integrated into your institution's virtual learning environment or learning management system. This allows you to customize and curate content for use in module preparation, delivery and assessment.
Supplements
Hosted by the author, this website contains additional materials including:
- Solutions to Smart Alex’s tasks.
- The data files and SPSS workbooks for each chapter.
- Errata
- Solutions to Labcoat Leni tasks
- Oditi’s Lantern
- Oliver Twisted’s pot of statistical gruel.
- Solutions to self-test tasks within chapters
This is a uniquely special textbook with a rare quality where it benefits anyone from absolute beginners to seasoned statisticians. I would recommend this for any university course in which students are introduced to statistics, even if there is no practical component with SPSS in the module. Concepts ranging from the basics to the advanced are covered with thorough yet highly accessible explanations. Compelling and oftentimes hilarious examples and images are used to reinforce core concepts without compromising on academic rigour. I will be recommending this to all of my students.
Well written and comprehensive handbook, makes statistics approachable. Definitely recommend to my students
The book demonstrates statistical analysis in an easy manner for students. Each test is described and the author explains why each test should be conducted
One of the best books on Statistics, easy to understand regardless of level of study, includes basic and more advances statistics.
Outstanding book that walks students, step-by-step, through the process of analysis.
Great explanations and examples. Easy to follow format. Very good for referencing too.
For our master’s program, we have decided to adopt *Discovering Statistics Using IBM SPSS Statistics (6th Edition)* as one of the essential textbooks. This book offers comprehensive, in-depth coverage of statistical techniques and demonstrates how to implement them in IBM SPSS. Its clear explanations, step-by-step examples, and engaging writing style make complex methods more accessible to students who are developing their data analysis skills. When paired with our other assigned text, this volume provides a robust foundation for mastering both fundamental and advanced quantitative techniques at the graduate level.
This book is written nice style that engages the reader. It provides a very comprehensive overview of statistics and practical example of how use test appropriately.
It is a great textbook, but it is also too expensive and many of the examples are quite childish. I understand the need to appeal to younger students, still....