Basic Statistics For The Behavioral And Social Sciences Using R

By (author) Zeitlin Wendy; By (author) Auerbach Charles
Description
Ideal for introductory statistics courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, Basic Statistics for the Behavioral and Social Sciences Using R is specifically designed to make adoption simple in a variety of disciplines. The text includes topics typically covered in introductory textbooks: probability, descriptive statistics, visualization, comparisons of means, tests of association, correlations, OLS regression, and power analysis. However, it also transcends other books at this level by covering topics such as bootstrapping and an introduction to R, for those who are novices to this powerful tool. In a straightforward and easy-to-understand format, the authors provide readers with a plethora of freely available and robust resources and examples that are applicable to a wide variety of behavioral and social science disciplines, including social work, psychology, and physical and occupational therapy. The book is a must-read for all professors and students endeavoring to learn basic statistics.
Table of contents
Chapter 1. Introduction to Basic Statistics for the Behavioral and Social Sciences Using RChapter 2. Descriptive StatisticsChapter 3. Probabilities and the Binomial DistributionChapter 4. The Normal Distribution and Standardized ScoresChapter 5. Introduction to Inferential StatisticsChapter 6. Comparing SamplesChapter 7. Non-Parametric Tests of Central TendencyChapter 8. Correlation and Simple Linear RegressionChapter 9. Tests of AssociationChapter 10. Power AnalysisReferencesAppendix A. Additional Resources for Learning RAppendix B. Math ReviewAppendix C. Getting Started with RAppendix D. Dataset ExplanationsGlossary
Review quote
Zeitlin and Auerbach completed an excellent introductory statistics textbook. The step-by-step instructions on how to complete basic descriptive and inferential statistics using R are simple to follow and understand. It is also a good book for people who are knowledgeable in Excel and want to find a statistical software program that is compatible with Excel data analysis and interpretations."
Review quote
A free platform on which cutting-edge statistical methods are increasingly implemented, R is the software of the future. It can, however, be daunting for social workers and others in the human services. No more. Zeitlin and Auerbach make it easy-they provide a unique introductory statistics text built around easily understood step-by-step classroom-tested instructions for using R. What is more, they do this in an engaging conversational style and provide a wide range of excellent resources, including video links, datasets relevant to the human services, downloadable R scripts, a glossary, and chapter exercises."
Biographical note
Wendy Zeitlin, PhD, LMSW, is Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work and Child Advocacy at Montclair State University. Charles Auerbach, PhD, LCSW-R, is Full Professor in the Wurzweiler School of Social Work at Yeshiva University.
Publisher''s notice
Wendy Zeitlin, PhD, LMSW, is Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work and Child Advocacy at Montclair State University.Charles Auerbach, PhD, LCSW-R, is Full Professor in the Wurzweiler School of Social Work at Yeshiva University.
Feature
Serves as an easy-to-read resource with clear explanations of topicsTakes an incremental approach to teaching statistics to undergraduate and graduate students via Khan Academy® videos and exercisesUtilizes R as the statistical package of choice in order to help readers apply what they have learned after completing a course in introductory statisticsFeatures appendices that provide additional support with a review of basic math skillsShares additional instructor resources on a corresponding companion website (i.e., PowerPoint slides for each chapter, suggestions for ut