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Friday, June 16, 2017 , , ,
Craig A Mertler, Rachel Vannatta Reinhart ... 390 pages - Publisher: Routledge; 6th edition (October, 2016) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1138289736 - ISBN-13: 978-1138289734 ...

Ideal for non-math majors, Advanced and Multivariate Statistical Methods teaches students to interpret, present, and write up results for each statistical technique without overemphasizing advanced math. This highly applied approach covers the why, what, when and how of advanced and multivariate statistics in a way that is neither too technical nor too mathematical. Students also learn how to compute each technique using SPSS software. New to the Sixth Edition: Instructor ancillaries are now available with the sixth edition. - All SPSS directions and screenshots have been updated to Version 23 of the software. - Student learning objectives have been added as a means for students to target their learning and for instructors to focus their instruction. - Key words are reviewed and reinforced in the end of chapter material to ensure that students understand the vocabulary of advanced and multivariate statistics.
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Thursday, June 15, 2017 , , ,
Michael Sullivan III ... 960 pages - Publisher: Pearson; 5th edition (January, 2016) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0134133536 - ISBN-13: 978-0134133539 ...

Statistics: Informed Decisions Using Data, Fifth Edition, gives students the tools to see a bigger picture and make informed choices. As a current introductory statistics instructor, Mike Sullivan III presents a text that is filled with ideas and strategies that work in today’s classroom. His practical emphasis resonates with students and helps them see that statistics is connected, not only to individual concepts, but also with the world at large. MyStatLab for this edition takes advantage of data analytics to add additional exercises to high usage chapters. New Technology Support Videos show the author demonstrating easy-to-follow steps to solve a problem in several different formats–by hand, TI-84, and StatCrunch. Also available with MyStatLab: MyStatLab from Pearson is the world’s leading online resource for teaching and learning statistics; it integrates interactive homework, assessment, and media in a flexible, easy-to-use format. MyStatLab is a course management system that helps individual students succeed. It provides engaging experiences that personalize, stimulate, and measure learning for each student. Tools are embedded to make it easy to integrate statistical software into the course. And, it comes from an experienced partner with educational expertise and an eye on the future.
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Wednesday, June 14, 2017 , ,
Dani Ben-Zvi, Katie Makar ... 334 pages - Publisher: Springer; 1st edition (January, 2016) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 3319234692 - ISBN-13: 978-3319234694 ...

This book presents the breadth and diversity of empirical and practical work done on statistics education around the world. A wide range of methods are used to respond to the research questions that form it's base. Case studies of single students or teachers aimed at understanding reasoning processes, large-scale experimental studies attempting to generalize trends in the teaching and learning of statistics are both employed. Various epistemological stances are described and utilized. The teaching and learning of statistics is presented in multiple contexts in the book. These include designed settings for young children, students in formal schooling, tertiary level students, vocational schools, and teacher professional development. A diversity is evident also in the choices of what to teach (curriculum), when to teach (learning trajectory), how to teach (pedagogy), how to demonstrate evidence of learning (assessment) and what challenges teachers and students face when they solve statistical problems (reasoning and thinking).
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Saturday, June 10, 2017 , , ,
Kalimuthu Krishnamoorthy ... 424 pages - Publisher: Chapman and Hall/CRC; 2nd edition (October, 2015) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1498741495 - ISBN-13: 978-1498741491 ...

Handbook of Statistical Distributions with Applications, Second Edition provides quick access to common and specialized probability distributions for modeling practical problems and performing statistical calculations. Along with many new examples and results, this edition includes both the author’s StatCalc software and R codes to accurately and easily carry out computations. New to the Second Edition: Major changes in binomial, Poisson, normal, gamma, Weibull, exponential, logistic, Laplace, and Pareto distributions * Updated statistical tests and intervals based on recent publications in statistical journals * Enhanced PC calculator StatCalc with electronic help manuals * R functions for cases where StatCalc is not applicable, with the codes available online. This highly praised handbook integrates popular probability distribution models, formulas, applications, and software to help you compute a variety of statistical intervals. It covers probability and percentiles, algorithms for random number generation, hypothesis tests, confidence intervals, tolerance intervals, prediction intervals, sample size determination, and much more.
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Thursday, June 08, 2017 , ,
P. K. Bhattacharya, Prabir Burman ... 544 pages - Publisher: Academic Press; 1st edition (June, 2016) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0128024402 - ISBN-13: 978-0128024409 ... 

Theory and Methods of Statistics covers essential topics for advanced graduate students and professional research statisticians. This comprehensive resource covers many important areas in one manageable volume, including core subjects such as probability theory, mathematical statistics, and linear models, and various special topics, including nonparametrics, curve estimation, multivariate analysis, time series, and resampling. The book presents subjects such as "maximum likelihood and sufficiency," and is written with an intuitive, heuristic approach to build reader comprehension. It also includes many probability inequalities that are not only useful in the context of this text, but also as a resource for investigating convergence of statistical procedures. Codifies foundational information in many core areas of statistics into a comprehensive and definitive resource + Serves as an excellent text for select master’s and PhD programs, as well as a professional reference + Integrates numerous examples to illustrate advanced concepts + Includes many probability inequalities useful for investigating convergence of statistical procedures.
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Monday, June 05, 2017 , , ,
Robert Carver, Jane Gradwohl Nash ... 352 pages - Publisher: Duxbury Press; 5th edition (2011) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0840049161 - ISBN-13: 978-0840049162 ...

Now updated for SPSS Statistics Version 18, Doing Data Analysis with SPSS is an excellent supplement to any introductory statistics course. It provides a practical and useful introduction to SPSS and enables students to work independently to learn helpful software skills outside of class. By using SPSS to handle complex computations, students can focus on and gain an understanding of the underlying statistical concepts and techniques in the introductory statistics course.
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Sunday, May 28, 2017 , , ,
Alan Agresti, Christine Franklin ... 816 pages - Publisher: Pearson; 4th edition (January, 2016) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0321997832 - ISBN-13: 978-0321997838 ...

The Art and Science of Learning from Data: Statistics: The Art and Science of Learning from Data, Fourth Edition, takes a conceptual approach, helping students understand what statistics is about and learning the right questions to ask when analyzing data, rather than just memorizing procedures. This book takes the ideas that have turned statistics into a central science in modern life and makes them accessible, without compromising the necessary rigor. Students will enjoy reading this book, and will stay engaged with its wide variety of real-world data in the examples and exercises. The authors believe that it’s important for students to learn and analyze both quantitative and categorical data. As a result, the text pays greater attention to the analysis of proportions than many other introductory statistics texts. Concepts are introduced first with categorical data, and then with quantitative data.
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Saturday, May 27, 2017 , , ,
Christian Heumann, Michael Schomaker Shalabh... 456 pages - Publisher: Springer; 1st edition (January, 2017) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 3319461605 - ISBN-13: 978-3319461601 ...

This introductory statistics textbook conveys the essential concepts and tools needed to develop and nurture statistical thinking. It presents descriptive, inductive and explorative statistical methods and guides the reader through the process of quantitative data analysis. In the experimental sciences and interdisciplinary research, data analysis has become an integral part of any scientific study. Issues such as judging the credibility of data, analyzing the data, evaluating the reliability of the obtained results and finally drawing the correct and appropriate conclusions from the results are vital. The text is primarily intended for undergraduate students in disciplines like business administration, the social sciences, medicine, politics, macroeconomics, etc. It features a wealth of examples, exercises and solutions with computer code in the statistical programming language R as well as supplementary material that will enable the reader to quickly adapt all methods to their own applications.
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Friday, May 26, 2017 , ,
Massimiliano Bonamente ... 318 pages - Publisher: Springer; 2nd edition (November, 2016) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1493965700 - ISBN-13: 978-1493965700 ... 

The revised second edition of this textbook provides the reader with a solid foundation in probability theory and statistics as applied to the physical sciences, engineering and related fields. It covers a broad range of numerical and analytical methods that are essential for the correct analysis of scientific data, including probability theory, distribution functions of statistics, fits to two-dimensional data and parameter estimation, Monte Carlo methods and Markov chains. Features new to this edition include: • a discussion of statistical techniques employed in business science, such as multiple regression analysis of multivariate datasets. • a new chapter on the various measures of the mean including logarithmic averages. • new chapters on systematic errors and intrinsic scatter, and on the fitting of data with bivariate errors. • a new case study and additional worked examples. • mathematical derivations and theoretical background material have been appropriately marked, to improve the readability of the text. • end-of-chapter summary boxes, for easy reference. As in the first edition, the main pedagogical method is a theory-then-application approach, where emphasis is placed first on a sound understanding of the underlying theory of a topic, which becomes the basis for an efficient and practical application of the material. The level is appropriate for undergraduates and beginning graduate students, and as a reference for the experienced researcher. Basic calculus is used in some of the derivations, and no previous background in probability and statistics is required. The book includes many numerical tables of data, as well as exercises and examples to aid the readers' understanding of the topic.
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Friday, May 26, 2017 , , ,
Julie Pallant ... 352 pages - Publisher: Open University Press; 3rd edition (August, 2007) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0335223664 - ISBN-13: 978-0335223664 ...

In this fully revised edition of her bestselling text, Julie Pallant guides you through the entire research process, helping you choose the right data analysis technique for your project. From the formulation of research questions, to the design of the study and analysis of data, to reporting the results, Julie discusses basic and advanced statistical techniques. She outlines each technique clearly, with step-by-step procedures for performing the analysis, a detailed guide to interpreting SPSS output and an example of how to present the results in a report. For both beginners and experienced SPSS users in psychology, sociology, health sciences, medicine, education, business and related disciplines, the SPSS Survival Manual is an essential guide. Illustrated with screen grabs, examples of output and tips, it is supported by a website with sample data and guidelines on report writing. In this third edition all chapters have been updated to accommodate changes to SPSS procedures, screens and output in version 15. A new flowchart is included for SPSS procedures, and factor analysis procedures have been streamlined. It also includes more examples and material on syntax. Additional data files are available on the book's supporting website.
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Tuesday, May 23, 2017 , , ,
Keith McCormick, Jesus Salcedo, Aaron Poh ... 384 pages - Publisher: For Dummies; 3rd edition (June, 2015) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1118989015 - ISBN-13: 978-1118989012 ...

The ultimate beginner's guide to SPSS and statistical analysis SPSS Statistics For Dummies is the fun and friendly guide to mastering SPSS. This book contains everything you need to know to get up and running quickly with this industry-leading software, with clear, helpful guidance on working with both the software and your data. Every chapter of this new edition has been updated with screenshots and steps that align with SPSS 23.0. You'll learn how to set up the software and organize your workflow, then delve deep into analysis to discover the power of SPSS capabilities. You'll discover the mechanics behind the calculations, perform predictive analysis, produce informative graphs, and maximize your data, even if it's been awhile since your last statistics class. SPSS is the leading statistical software for social sciences, marketing, health care, demography, government, education, data mining, and more. This powerful package gives you the tools you need to get more out of your data, and this book is your beginner-friendly guide to getting the most out of the software. Install and configure SPSS and learn the basics of how it works Master the process of getting data into SPSS and manipulating it to produce results See how to display data in dozens of different graphic formats to fit specific needs Make SPSS manufacture the numbers you want and take advantage of the many analysis options Discover ways to customize the SPSS interface and the look of your results, edit graphics and pivot tables, and program SPSS with Command Syntax Statistical analysis is crucial to so many industries, and accuracy and efficiency are crucial. SPSS offers you the capability to deliver, but you still must know how to take utmost advantage of the tools at your fingertips. SPSS Statistics For Dummies shows you how to handle data like a pro, with step-by-step instruction and expert advice.
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Saturday, May 20, 2017 , , ,
A. Rajathi, P. Chandran ... 284 pages - Publisher: MJP Publishers; (March, 2015) ...  
Language: English - ISBN-13: 978-8180941085 - ASIN: B00UTPSSEQ by Amazon Asia-Pacific Holdings ...

SPSS, earlier termed as Statistical Package for the Social Sciences, is one of the oldest statistical programs designed to be used in social sciences. This software contains powerful tools for automated analysis of data that are used by researchers in every discipline. This book sequentially introduces the reader to the SPSS for Windows and enables them to enter and format data, run the analysis, draw different kinds of diagrams and graphs and interpret data. Each chapter is written in a simple systematic way like a tutorial that guides a learner through a series of exercises, with numerous screenshots showing how the screen should look like at various steps in the process.
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Friday, May 19, 2017 , , ,
Massimiliano Bonamente ... 301 pages - Publisher: Springer; 2013 edition (August, 2013) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1461479835 - ISBN-13: 978-1461479833 ... 

Statistics and Analysis of Scientific Data covers the foundations of probability theory and statistics, and a number of numerical and analytical methods that are essential for the present-day analyst of scientific data. Topics covered include probability theory, distribution functions of statistics, fits to two-dimensional datasheets and parameter estimation, Monte Carlo methods and Markov chains. Equal attention is paid to the theory and its practical application, and results from classic experiments in various fields are used to illustrate the importance of statistics in the analysis of scientific data. The main pedagogical method is a theory-then-application approach, where emphasis is placed first on a sound understanding of the underlying theory of a topic, which becomes the basis for an efficient and proactive use of the material for practical applications. The level is appropriate for undergraduates and beginning graduate students, and as a reference for the experienced researcher. Basic calculus is used in some of the derivations, and no previous background in probability and statistics is required. The book includes many numerical tables of data, as well as exercises and examples to aid the students' understanding of the topic.
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Thursday, May 18, 2017 , , , ,
Perry R. Hinton, Isabella McMurray, Charlotte Brownlow ...
 386 pages - Publisher: Routledge; 2nd edition (May, 2014) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0415616026 - ISBN-13: 978-0415616027 ...

SPSS Explained provides the student with all that they need to undertake statistical analysis using SPSS. It combines a step-by-step approach to each procedure with easy to follow screenshots at each stage of the process. A number of other helpful features are provided: regular advice boxes with tips specific to each test - explanations divided into ‘essential’ and ‘advanced’ sections to suit readers at different levels - frequently asked questions at the end of each chapter.The first edition of this popular book has been fully updated for IBM SPSS version 21 and also includes: chapters that explain bootstrapping and how this is used - an introduction to binary logistic regression - coverage of new features such as Chart Builder. Presented in full colour and with a fresh, reader-friendly layout, this fully updated new edition also comes with a companion website featuring an array of supplementary resources for students.The authors have many years of experience in teaching SPSS to students from a wide range of disciplines. Their understanding of SPSS users’ concerns, as well as a knowledge of the type of questions students ask, form the foundation of this book.

Minimal prior knowledge is assumed, so the book is well designed for the novice user, but it will also be a useful reference source for those developing their own expertise in SPSS. It is suitable for all students who need to do statistical analysis using SPSS in various departments including Psychology, Social Science, Business Studies, Nursing, Education, Health and Sport Science, Communication and Media, Geography, and Biology.
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Wednesday, May 17, 2017 , , , ,
Robert Ho ... 600 pages - Publisher: Chapman and Hall/CRC; 2nd edition (October, 2013) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1439890218 - ISBN-13: 978-1439890219 ...

Using the same accessible, hands-on approach as its best-selling predecessor, the Handbook of Univariate and Multivariate Data Analysis with IBM SPSS, Second Edition explains how to apply statistical tests to experimental findings, identify the assumptions underlying the tests, and interpret the findings. This second edition now covers more topics and has been updated with the SPSS statistical package for Windows. New to the Second Edition: Three new chapters on multiple discriminant analysis, logistic regression, and canonical correlation - New section on how to deal with missing data - Coverage of tests of assumptions, such as linearity, outliers, normality, homogeneity of variance-covariance matrices, and multicollinearity - Discussions of the calculation of Type I error and the procedure for testing statistical significance between two correlation coefficients obtained from two samples - Expanded coverage of factor analysis, path analysis (test of the mediation hypothesis), and structural equation modeling. Suitable for both newcomers and seasoned researchers in the social sciences, the handbook offers a clear guide to selecting the right statistical test, executing a wide range of univariate and multivariate statistical tests via the Windows and syntax methods, and interpreting the output results. The SPSS syntax files used for executing the statistical tests can be found in the appendix. Data sets employed in the examples are available on the book’s CRC Press web page.
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Wednesday, May 17, 2017 , ,
James R. Schott ... 552 pages - Publisher: Wiley; 3rd edition (June, 2016) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1119092485 - ISBN-13: 978-1119092483 ...

An up-to-date version of the complete, self-contained introduction to matrix analysis theory and practice: Providing accessible and in-depth coverage of the most common matrix methods now used in statistical applications, Matrix Analysis for Statistics, Third Edition features an easy-to-follow theorem/proof format. Featuring smooth transitions between topical coverage, the author carefully justifies the step-by-step process of the most common matrix methods now used in statistical applications, including eigenvalues and eigenvectors; the Moore-Penrose inverse; matrix differentiation; and the distribution of quadratic forms. An ideal introduction to matrix analysis theory and practice, Matrix Analysis for Statistics, Third Edition features: • New chapter or section coverage on inequalities, oblique projections, and antieigenvalues and antieigenvectors • Additional problems and chapter-end practice exercises at the end of each chapter • Extensive examples that are familiar and easy to understand • Self-contained chapters for flexibility in topic choice • Applications of matrix methods in least squares regression and the analyses of mean vectors and covariance matrices. Matrix Analysis for Statistics, Third Edition is an ideal textbook for upper-undergraduate and graduate-level courses on matrix methods, multivariate analysis, and linear models. The book is also an excellent reference for research professionals in applied statistics.
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Wednesday, May 17, 2017 , , , ,
Andy Field ... 915 pages -Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd; 4th edition (January, 2013) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 1446249182 - ISBN-13: 978-9351500827 ...

Unrivaled in the way it makes the teaching of statistics compelling and accessible to even the most anxious of students, the only statistics textbook you and your students will ever need just got better! Andy Field's comprehensive and bestselling Discovering Statistics Using SPSS 4th Edition takes students from introductory statistical concepts through very advanced concepts, incorporating SPSS throughout. The Fourth Edition focuses on providing essential content updates, better accessibility to key features, more instructor resources, and more content specific to select disciplines. It also incorporates powerful new digital developments on the textbook's companion website.
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Monday, May 15, 2017 , , , ,
James O. Aldrich, James B. Cunningham ... 472 pages - Publisher: SAGE Publications; 2nd edition (July, 2015) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1483383571 - ISBN-13: 978-1483383576 ...

For those who have a basic understanding of statistics and want to learn SPSS on their own, Using IBM SPSS Statistics, Second Edition by James O. Aldrich and James B. Cunningham is a concise, practical guide that can be used in conjunction with another text or as a self-instructional resource. With the assistance of ample screenshots, bullet points, and callouts, readers master SPSS by inputting and analyzing their own data, rather than simply opening existing databases. The Second Edition introduces advanced concepts such as Logistic Regression, Principal Components Factor Analysis, and more complex graphing methods. This edition is compatible with IBM SPSS versions through 23.
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Sunday, May 14, 2017 , ,
Jay L. Devore, Nicholas R. Farnum, Jimmy A. Doi ... 
656 pages - Publisher: Duxbury Press; 3rd edition (August, 2013) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 113311136X - ISBN-13: 978-1133111368 ...

This concise book for engineering and sciences students emphasizes modern statistical methodology and data analysis. Applied Statistics for Engineers and Scientists 3rd Edition emphasizes application of methods to real problems, with real examples throughout.
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Monday, April 10, 2017 , , , ,
Harvey J. E. Rodda, Max A. Little ... 104 pages - Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; (January, 2016) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 1444335499 - ISBN-13: 978-1444335491 ...

Pick up any hydrology textbook and it will not be long before you encounter pages listing sequences of equations representing complex mathematical concepts. Students and practitioners of hydrology will not find this very helpful, as their aim, generally, is to study and understand hydrology, and not to find themselves confronted with material that even students of mathematics would find challenging. Often, equations appear to be copied and pasted into hydrological texts in an attempt to give a more rigorous scientific basis to the narrative. However, they are commonly wrong, poorly explained, without context or background, and more likely to confuse and distance the reader than to enlighten and engage them in the topic. Understanding Mathematical and Statistical Techniques in Hydrology provides full and detailed expositions of such equations and mathematical concepts, commonly used in hydrology. In contrast to other hydrological texts, instead of presenting abstract mathematical hydrology, the essential mathematics is explained with the help of real-world hydrological examples.
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