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Students can find statistical analysis a challenging and complex task and, in order to master the techniques and complete their assignments and projects successfully, they need to have a sound understanding of IBM SPSS and its functions. Updated to be compatible with IBM SPSS 25, with handy screen-shots throughout, the seventh edition of this trusted and practical textbook will take students on a step-by-step journey towards carrying out a range of essential tasks with confidence: from performing an analysis to interpreting outputs and reporting the results. This book is an unbeatable, must-have guide to IBM SPSS that will allow undergraduate psychology students to master this powerful software tool.Accompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/spss-for-psychologists. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.

Part of the Kemp and Young series, this book provides a concise introduction to meteorology. Information is presented using diagrams, illustrations and worked examples. Mathematics is kept to a necessary minimum and there is a comprehensive index to aid quick reference. Notes on Meteorology is suitable for First Officer or Master Marine certification exams, those new to sea faring, and those whose practical experience is limited to narrow areas and wish to expand their knowledge.

Part of the Kemp and Young series, this book provides a concise introduction to meteorology. Information is presented using diagrams, illustrations and worked examples. Mathematics is kept to a necessary minimum and there is a comprehensive index to aid quick reference. Notes on Meteorology is suitable for First Officer or Master Marine certification exams, those new to sea faring, and those whose practical experience is limited to narrow areas and wish to expand their knowledge.

Students can find statistical analysis a challenging and complex task and, in order to master the techniques and complete their assignments successfully, they need a sound understanding of IBM SPSS. Updated to be compatible with IBM SPSS 30, with handy screenshots throughout, the eighth edition of this trusted and practical textbook will take students on a step-by-step journey towards carrying out a range of essential tasks with confidence: from performing an analysis to interpreting outputs and reporting the results.Further features of this new edition include a dedicated chapter on non-parametric tests, guidance on when to use each type of test, updated and additional activities, and helpful explanations of basic concepts such as normality, power and reproducibility.This book is an unbeatable, must-have guide to SPSS that will allow psychology students at all levels to master this powerful software tool.Accompanying online resources are available for this title, including exercises and data sets to help students follow along and practice the analyses in SPSS. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.

Students can find statistical analysis a challenging and complex task and, in order to master the techniques and complete their assignments successfully, they need a sound understanding of IBM SPSS. Updated to be compatible with IBM SPSS 30, with handy screenshots throughout, the eighth edition of this trusted and practical textbook will take students on a step-by-step journey towards carrying out a range of essential tasks with confidence: from performing an analysis to interpreting outputs and reporting the results.Further features of this new edition include a dedicated chapter on non-parametric tests, guidance on when to use each type of test, updated and additional activities, and helpful explanations of basic concepts such as normality, power and reproducibility.This book is an unbeatable, must-have guide to SPSS that will allow psychology students at all levels to master this powerful software tool.Accompanying online resources are available for this title, including exercises and data sets to help students follow along and practice the analyses in SPSS. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.

With over 50,000 copies sold, the new edition of this best-selling guide carefully leads the user through the process of using SPSS version 20 to analyze psychological data. The authors review the basic issues regarding design and proceed through all of the major statistical techniques used in psychology, from introductory to advanced level. Noted for its comprehensive coverage, clarity, and flexibility, this book is an indispensable resource for students at all levels. With its student-friendly layout, accessible style, and unbeatable coverage, it provides a step-by-step tour of SPSS. Written especially for psychology students, this book shows readers how to get the most out of SPSS. A number of sample exercises, datasets and other useful resources can be found at www.palgrave.com/psychology/brace.This 5th Edition:features a color layout and chapter tabs for easy reading and navigationdisplays annotated screenshots and key `tip’ boxes to help students track their progress and avoid common pitfallsprovides expanded coverage of graphing and guides students through reporting the outcome of statistical analysissets SPSS in the context of research design and statistics, and discusses the rationale and use of each test throughout.Key Features of the new edition: Fully updated to cover SPSS version 20 and backward-compatible with other versionsNew material on bivariate (simple) regression and expanded coverage of multiple regressionTwo new SPSS data files for several complex statistical inferential testsNew `How to report results’ boxes guide students through their findingsAccessible layout and writing style, perfect for studentsThe book reviews advanced statistical material such as ANCOVA, factor analysis, logistic regression, and discriminant analysis as well as issues related to research design, data entry, data handling, data manipulation and modification in SPSS; how to calculate basic statistical procedures using SPSS; tests of difference for two sample designs, tests of correlation, and tests for nominal and categorical data; and tests for experiments involving complex designs or for data obtained using surveys. SPSS for Psychologists, 5th edition covers SPSS version 20, but is also appropriate for earlier versions. The book highlights the differences between the versions and includes coverage of reliability measures, partial correlations, and using statistics for scale constructions.