The new edition of this bestselling guide to SPSS carefully leads the user through the process of using SPSS to analyse psychological data. As with previous editions, the Third Edition retains the breadth of coverage, clear writing and flexibility that has made it such a popular companion for students at all levels.
The text:
- covers SPSS version 14 as well as 13, and draws attention to the main ways in which these versions differ from earlier versions
- uses clearly annotated screenshots to walk the reader through the use of software
- includes the major quantitative statistical techniques used in psychology, from introductory to advanced research level
- provides guidance on reporting analysis results
- always reminds the readers of the basic issues regarding design and statistics, and discusses the rationale and use of each test
New to this edition:
- An all-new chapter on time series analysis
- New coverage of reliability measures, partial correlations, and using statistics for scale constructions
'Covered clearly and in a 'student-friendly' style, the new additions to this 3rd edition provide additional and very useful resources in what is already an excellent introductory text.' - Dr Diane Wildbur, Lecturer in Psychology, De Montfort University, UK
'An excellent introduction... well presented and easy to follow. The inclusion of scale constructions and reliability measures are a welcome addition.' - Dr Gillian Lancaster, Senior Lecturer in Medical Statistics, University of Liverpool, UK
'Unique in providing an accessible approach to SPSS without neglecting the complexities of statistics. I recommend it to undergraduates and use it for my own research!' - Dr Willem Kuyken, Reader in Clinical Psychology & Co-Director Mood Disorders Centre, University of Exeter, UK
'This is the best SPSS book I've ever seen...Every student should have a copy!' - Dr James Jackson, Teaching Fellow, Hull University, UK
'An invaluable resource for students... well written and appropriately illustrate.' - Dr Costas Karageorghis, Senior Lecturer in Sport Psychology, Brunel University, UK
Reviews of the 2nd edition:
'An excellent introductory text that will save students a huge amount of angst!' - Lucy Troup, University of the West of England, UK
'A first rate textbook...Well written with the student in mind at every stage.' - T. J. Wheeler, Chester University College, UK
Introduction
Data Entry in SPSS
Tests of Difference for Two Sample Designs
Tests of Correlation
Tests for Nominal Data
Data Handling
Analysis of Variance
Multiple Regression
Analysis of Covariance and Multivariate Analysis of Variance
Discriminant Analysis and Logistic Regression
Factor Analysis
Beyond the Basics
NICOLA BRACE is Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at the Open University, UK. Her research interests cover applied aspects of cognitive psychology, specifically issues surrounding facial identification.
RICHARD KEMP is in the Department of Psychology at the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia. Richard undertakes research in applied cognitive and forensic psychology. Richard and Nicola are joint directors of the Face Processing Research Group.
ROSEMARY SNELGAR is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology, University of Westminster, UK. Her current research interests are in environmental psychology, particularly how identities, values, norms, and attitudes may explain pro-environmental behaviours.
Description
The new edition of this bestselling guide to SPSS carefully leads the user through the process of using SPSS to analyse psychological data. As with previous editions, the Third Edition retains the breadth of coverage, clear writing and flexibility that has made it such a popular companion for students at all levels.
The text:
- covers SPSS version 14 as well as 13, and draws attention to the main ways in which these versions differ from earlier versions
- uses clearly annotated screenshots to walk the reader through the use of software
- includes the major quantitative statistical techniques used in psychology, from introductory to advanced research level
- provides guidance on reporting analysis results
- always reminds the readers of the basic issues regarding design and statistics, and discusses the rationale and use of each test
New to this edition:
- An all-new chapter on time series analysis
- New coverage of reliability measures, partial correlations, and using statistics for scale constructions
Reviews
'Covered clearly and in a 'student-friendly' style, the new additions to this 3rd edition provide additional and very useful resources in what is already an excellent introductory text.' - Dr Diane Wildbur, Lecturer in Psychology, De Montfort University, UK
'An excellent introduction... well presented and easy to follow. The inclusion of scale constructions and reliability measures are a welcome addition.' - Dr Gillian Lancaster, Senior Lecturer in Medical Statistics, University of Liverpool, UK
'Unique in providing an accessible approach to SPSS without neglecting the complexities of statistics. I recommend it to undergraduates and use it for my own research!' - Dr Willem Kuyken, Reader in Clinical Psychology & Co-Director Mood Disorders Centre, University of Exeter, UK
'This is the best SPSS book I've ever seen...Every student should have a copy!' - Dr James Jackson, Teaching Fellow, Hull University, UK
'An invaluable resource for students... well written and appropriately illustrate.' - Dr Costas Karageorghis, Senior Lecturer in Sport Psychology, Brunel University, UK
Reviews of the 2nd edition:
'An excellent introductory text that will save students a huge amount of angst!' - Lucy Troup, University of the West of England, UK
'A first rate textbook...Well written with the student in mind at every stage.' - T. J. Wheeler, Chester University College, UK
Contents
Introduction
Data Entry in SPSS
Tests of Difference for Two Sample Designs
Tests of Correlation
Tests for Nominal Data
Data Handling
Analysis of Variance
Multiple Regression
Analysis of Covariance and Multivariate Analysis of Variance
Discriminant Analysis and Logistic Regression
Factor Analysis
Beyond the Basics
Authors
NICOLA BRACE is Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at the Open University, UK. Her research interests cover applied aspects of cognitive psychology, specifically issues surrounding facial identification.
RICHARD KEMP is in the Department of Psychology at the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia. Richard undertakes research in applied cognitive and forensic psychology. Richard and Nicola are joint directors of the Face Processing Research Group.
ROSEMARY SNELGAR is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology, University of Westminster, UK. Her current research interests are in environmental psychology, particularly how identities, values, norms, and attitudes may explain pro-environmental behaviours.
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