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Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
Fifth Edition©2020 Susan A. Nolan; Thomas Heinzen
Learn to love statistics and data!
Gathering and interpreting statistics is not easy. However, with Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences 5e, you have an opportunity to see the inherent value of statistical data and how research results shape the world around you.
Table of Contents
Preface
Chapter 1: An Introduction to Statistics and Research Design
Chapter 2: Frequency Distributions
Chapter 3: Visual Displays of Data
Chapter 4: Central Tendency and Variability
Chapter 5: Sampling and Probability
Chapter 6: The Normal Curve, Standardization and z Scores
Chapter 7: Hypothesis Testing with z Tests
Chapter 8: Confidence Intervals, Effect Size, and Statistical Power
Chapter 9: The Single-Sample t Test
Chapter 10: The Paired-Samples t Test
Chapter 11: The Independent-Samples t Test
Chapter 12: One-Way Between-Groups ANOVA
Chapter 13: One-Way Within-Groups ANOVA
Chapter 14: Two-Way Between-Groups ANOVA
Chapter 15: Correlation
Chapter 16: Regression
Chapter 17: Chi-Square Tess
Chapter 18: Choosing and Reporting Statistics
Appendix A: Reference for Basic Mathematics
Appendix B: Statistical Tables
Appendix C: Solutions to End-of-Chapter Problems
Appendix D: Check Your Learning Solutions
Glossary
References
Index
Susan A. Nolan
Susan A. Nolan is a Professor of Psychology at Seton Hall University in New Jersey. Susan researches interpersonal consequences of mental illness and the role of gender in STEM fields. Susan holds leadership roles in the Society for the Teaching of Psychology and is the President of the Eastern Psychological Association — while also being a Fellow of the American Psychological Association. She regularly gives talks about incorporating scientific literacy into the introductory course and across the psychology curriculum. Susan particularly enjoys her time in the classroom teaching Introductory Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, International Psychology and Statistics.
Thomas Heinzen
Tom Heinzen is Professor of Psychology at William Paterson University of New Jersey. A graduate of Rockford College, he earned his Ph.D. in social psychology at the State University of New York at Albany. After publishing his first book on frustration and creativity in government, Heinzen worked as a public policy research associate, consulted for the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth, and then began his teaching career. He founded William Paterson University’s Psychology Club, established an undergraduate research conference, and has been awarded various teaching honors while continuing to write articles, books, and plays that support the teaching of general psychology and statistics. Heinzen, a fellow of the Eastern Psychological Association, is also the editor of Many Things to Tell You, a volume of poetry by elderly writers. His current research involves applying game design to higher education.
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