{"product_id":"statistics-for-the-terrified-9781538144879","title":"Statistics for the Terrified","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStatistics for the Terrified offers a clear and concise introduction to statistics. Perfect as a brief core or supplementary text for undergraduate courses in statistics and research methods, this Seventh Edition is also an ideal refresher for graduate students who have already taken a statistics course. Designed for students who may struggle with mathematical concepts, its informal and highly engaging narrative includes self-help strategies, numerous concrete examples, and a great deal of humor to encourage students from all backgrounds to the study of statistics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eKranzler provides faculty with a concise, non-threatening text specifically for students who have spent their lives fearing math classes. The book helps faculty walk students through statistics and helps them realize that they can succeed at math. \u003c\/p\u003e -- Christine Tartaro, Stockton University\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrief but erudite; fun but mathematically muscular, too; this ideal, affordable textbook will be appropriate for any introductory undergraduate statistics course or related social science class. I have taught many versions of this text, but the Seventh Edition is the best yet, in part, due to its inclusion of more contemporary concepts (e.g., effect sizes).\u003c\/p\u003e -- Edward Rossini, Roosevelt University\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs indicated by the title, Statistics for the Terrified has a target audience. The book features specialized content for this audience, such as insights on how to overcome math anxiety. However, both terrified and unnerved readers alike will appreciate the clear and relaxed style with which the authors present information. The book covers a range of foundational topics, from basic math concepts to statistical inference. In the postscript, the authors highlight the practical value of this content and encourage those who are interested to build upon this foundational knowledge. Now in its seventh edition, it is clear that the book resonates with readers and serves as a valuable resource for those interested in developing statistical expertise. \u003c\/p\u003e -- Nicholas Benson, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Educational Psychology, Baylor University\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eStatistics for the Terrified is an excellent resource for introducing elementary statistical concepts to students and faculty who are looking for a non-technical explanation of technical topics. Readers will be “taken by the hand” and led through strategies for overcoming their anxieties about math before learning about key concepts in descriptive and inferential statistics. Statistics for the Terrified is a welcome companion to any college statistics and research methods course. \u003c\/p\u003e -- Kara Styck, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Northern Illinois University\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSECTION I: Essentials for Statistics\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1. Effective Strategies for Studying Statistics\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2. Overcoming Math Anxiety\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3. Basic Math Concepts\u003cbr\u003eSECTION II: Describing Univariate Data\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4. Frequency Distributions\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5. Descriptive Statistics\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6. The Normal Curve\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7. Percentiles and Standard Scores\u003cbr\u003eSECTION III: Correlation Coefficients and Linear Regression \u003cbr\u003eChapter 8. Correlation Coefficients\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9. Linear Regression\u003cbr\u003eSECTION IV: Inferential Statistics\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10. Introduction to Inferential Statistics\u003cbr\u003eChapter 11. The t Test\u003cbr\u003eChapter 12. Analysis of Variance\u003cbr\u003eSECTION V: Additional Topics: Nonparametric Statistics and Using Statistical Software Programs\u003cbr\u003eChapter 13. Nonparametric Statistics: Chi-Square\u003cbr\u003eChapter 14. How to Use SPSS\u003cbr\u003eChapter 15. Postscript\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAPPENDICES\u003cbr\u003eA. Proportions of Area under the Normal Curve\u003cbr\u003eB. Critical Values of t\u003cbr\u003eC. Critical Values of F\u003cbr\u003eD. Critical Values of Chi-Squared\u003cbr\u003eE. Glossary of Formulas","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51041183138135,"sku":"9781538144879","price":35.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781538144879.jpg?v=1750949248","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/statistics-for-the-terrified-9781538144879","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}