Statistics problems can make the best students shudder as they near the classroom, but they need not worry any longer -- QuickStudy is here to help! A comprehensive, up-to-date collection of tips and tricks for understanding statistics/probability is contained in this 3-panel (6-page) guide, which is designed with easy-to-use icons to help ......
A unique blend of novel and textbook from bestselling author Andy Field that provides a complete introduction to statistics - alongside a terrifying probability bridge, zombies and a talking cat.
With a strong focus on practical applications, the authors explore various strategies for employing PSA. In addition, they discuss the use of PSA with alternative types of data and limitations of PSA under a variety of constraints. Unlike the existing textbooks on program evaluation and causal inference, Propensity Score Analysis delves into statistical concepts, formulas, and models in the context of a robust and engaging focus on application.
Statistics is made simple with this award-winning guide to using R and applied statistical methods. With a clear step-by-step approach explained using real world examples, learn the practical skills you need to use statistical methods in your research from an expert with over 30 years of teaching experience. With a wealth of hands-on exercises and online resources, practice your skills using the data sets and R scripts from the book with handy screencasts to accompany you. This book is ideal for anyone looking to: * Complete an introductory course in statistics * Prepare for more advanced statistical courses * Gain the transferable analytical skills needed to interpret research from across the social sciences * Learn the technical skills needed to present data visually * Acquire a basic competence in the use of R. This edition also includes a gentle introduction to Bayesian methods integrated throughout. The author has created a wide range of online resources, including: over 90 R scripts, 36 datasets, 37 screen casts, complete solutions for all exercises, and 130 multiple-choice questions to test your knowledge.
Emphasizing conceptual understanding over mathematics, this user-friendly text introduces linear regression analysis to students and researchers across the social, behavioral, consumer, and health sciences. Coverage includes model construction and estimation, quantification and measurement of multivariate and partial associations, statistical ......
This book breaks statistical terms and concepts down in a clear, straightforward way. From understanding what data are telling you to exploring the value of good storytelling with numbers, it equips you with the information and skills you need to become statistically literate.
How Mathematics Can Improve Your Decisions on and off the Set of America's Celebrated Game Show
Solving The Price is Right is an in-depth exploration of the underlying probability theory of the popular television program that explores how biases and behavioral pitfalls limit our ability to successfully apply logic and math both on and off the show.
Why We Measure the Wrong Things and Often Miss the Metrics That Matter
Highlights the pitfalls of data analysis and emphasizes the importance of using the appropriate metrics before making key decisions. Big data is often touted as the key to understanding almost every aspect of contemporary life. This critique of "information hubris" shows that even more important than data is finding the right metrics to evaluate ......
The Second Edition of Advanced Issues in Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling offers a straightforward and practical guide to PLS-SEM for users ready to go further than the basics of the Primer by the same author team. This brief text features the newly-released SmartPLS 4 software.
