11%OFF
APA Dictionary of Statistics and Research Methods
Sheldon . Ed(S): Zedeck
€ 48.99
€ 43.38
FREE Delivery in Ireland
Description for APA Dictionary of Statistics and Research Methods
Hardback. A focused reference resource that explores the lexicon of two profoundly interrelated areas. Editor(s): Zedeck, Sheldon. Series: APA Reference Books. Num Pages: 435 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JMB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 757.
Statistics is the field of knowledge concerned with data collection, data analysis, and data interpretation and presentation. Methodology comprises the many and varied structured ways in which research is conducted — answering the fundamental question: How does the researcher effectively gather information for particular purposes?
Both are core topics underlying the discipline of psychology and the other social, physical, and medical sciences. Moreover, a basic understanding of the language of statistics and research methods is required for any serious student, scientist, and practitioner in these fields.
The APA Dictionary of Statistics and Research Methods ... Read more
- Over 4,000 entries offering clear and authoritative definitions;
- Balanced coverage in such core areas as research planning and design, psychometrics, quantitative and qualitative measurements, and data analysis;
- Hundreds of incisive cross-references that deepen the user’s understanding of related topics;
- More than 100 illustrations of some of the common and uncommon data display methods;
- A Quick Guide to Use that explains stylistic and formal features at a glance; andAppendixes listing common abbreviations and statistical symbols
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
American Psychological Association United States
Number of pages
435
Condition
New
Series
APA Reference Books
Number of Pages
434
Place of Publication
Washington DC, United States
ISBN
9781433815331
SKU
V9781433815331
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-1
About Sheldon . Ed(S): Zedeck
Sheldon Zedeck, PhD, is a professor of psychology and of the Graduate School at the University of California, Berkeley, and the 2010 recipient of The Berkeley Citation for distinguished service to the campus. He is an industrial/organizational psychologist who has published articles on the topics of moderator variables, selection and validation, test fairness, high-stakes testing, statistical banding, performance appraisal, assessment ... Read more
Reviews for APA Dictionary of Statistics and Research Methods
Of particular use to experienced researchers, this is an appropriate and welcome tool for graduate or upper-level undergraduate students in research methods courses.
CHOICE Magazine
CHOICE Magazine