Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences

An approachable, hands-on exploration of statistical concepts, tailored for behavioral science research

For students in psychology, sociology, and other behavioral sciences, statistics can be daunting. Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences sets students’ minds at ease, explaining important concepts and equations in easy-to-understand terms. Using a continuous narrative that explains statistics and tracks a common data set throughout, the authors have developed an innovative approach that makes the material unintimidating and memorable, providing a framework that connects statistical topics and allows for easy comparison of different analyses. The book also provides ample practice opportunities, with and without the use of SPSS statistical software.

Each chapter features:

• A summary, condensing the main points of the chapter for easy reference
• Exercises allowing students to practice applying the computational procedures they’ve learned
• “Thought questions” encouraging students to define key concepts and consider the “why” behind statistics procedures
• Computer exercises that incorporate a sample dataset and give students hands-on experience studying a relatable scenario
• Bridge to SPSS sections that give step-by-step explanations of how to perform the chapter’s statistical procedures
• Supplementary materials on the book’s website that include Bridge to R sections that provide detailed explanations for how to perform the chapter’s statistical procedures using RStudio

Behavioral science instructors and students looking for an engaging, accessible introduction to statistics need look no further than the Eighth Edition of Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences.