SPSS Demystified: A Simple Guide and Reference

Students in social and behavioral sciences often find statistics challenging, and IBM SPSS® is one of the more user-friendly statistical software programs. Ronald D. Yockey's SPSS® Demystified: A Simple Guide and Reference, now in its fourth edition, is designed to alleviate anxiety and build a successful experience analyzing data in SPSS®. The text covers introductory and intermediate statistics and research methods courses and includes step-by-step instruction, screenshots, call-out boxes, SPSS® output explained, end-of-chapter exercises, and SPSS® data sets available on the publisher's website. The Fourth Edition has been fully updated to SPSS® 28, with updated screenshots in full color, exercises updated with up-to-date examples, and exact p-values provided.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 282 pages
Publication date: 10 March 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Undoubtedly, statistics stands as one of the most demanding subjects for students enrolled in social and behavioral sciences. Upon embarking on their initial statistics course, students often exhibit apprehension or extreme nervousness towards the subject matter. While IBM SPSS® is recognized as one of the more user-friendly statistical software programs available, for anxious students who grapple with the dual challenge of mastering statistics and acquiring new software, the task can appear insurmountable. Recognizing the anxiety that students often experience with statistics and its potential impact on performance, Ronald D. Yockey has authored SPSS® Demystified: A Simple Guide and Reference, now in its fourth edition. This comprehensive text is meticulously crafted to alleviate students' anxiety towards the subject matter while also fostering a successful data analysis experience using SPSS®. The topics covered in the text are suitable for most introductory and intermediate statistics and research methods courses.

Key features of the text include:
• Step-by-step instruction accompanied by screenshots, enabling users to follow along with the text on their computers as they conduct the analyses in real-time.
• Hands-on approach, encouraging users to actively participate in the analyses by performing them alongside the text, enhancing their understanding and retention.
• Call-out boxes strategically placed to highlight important information, ensuring that users do not miss crucial details.
• SPSS® output explained in detail, providing written results in the widely recognized APA format, facilitating easy comprehension and reference.
• End-of-chapter exercises are included to provide additional practice and reinforce the concepts learned.
• SPSS® data sets are readily available on the publishers' website, enabling students to apply the techniques and concepts discussed in the text to real-world data.

Notable updates in the Fourth Edition:
• Thoroughly revised to align with SPSS® 28, the latest version of the software.
• Upgraded screenshots in full color to reflect the visual changes introduced in SPSS® 28, enhancing the user experience.
• Exercises updated with contemporary examples to reflect current research practices.
• Exact p-values provided, adhering to APA recommendations for statistical reporting.

By incorporating these key features, SPSS® Demystified: A Simple Guide and Reference serves as an invaluable resource for students seeking to overcome their anxiety about statistics and excel in data analysis using SPSS®. Whether you are a novice or an experienced statistics student, this text provides a comprehensive and user-friendly approach to mastering the software and gaining confidence in your statistical skills.

Weight: 712g
Dimension: 278 x 211 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367463212
Edition number: 4 ed