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040			_cIIT Kanpur
041			_aeng
082			_a519.5 _bF811u
100			_aFoster, Jeremy
245			_aUnderstanding and using advanced statistics _cJeremy Foster, Emma Barkus and Christian Yavorsky
260			_bSage _c2006 _aNew Delhi
300			_axiii,178p
500			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index
520			_aThe spread of sophisticated computer packages and the machinery on which to run them has meant that procedures that were previously only available to experienced researchers with access to expensive machines and research students can now be carried out in a few seconds by almost every undergraduate. Understanding and Using Advanced Statistics provides the basis for gaining an understanding of what these analytic procedures do when they should be used, and what the results provided signify. This comprehensive textbook guides students and researchers through the transition from simple statistics to more complex procedures with accessible language and illustration. Each chapter covers a separate statistical method and provides: An outline of the technique Examples of the types of questions it answers An explanation of the information that can be gleaned from the results Examples from published literature of how the technique has been used in a range of disciplines Frequently asked questions A comprehensive chapter summary Suggestions for further reading A glossary of key terms As statistical techniques become increasingly common and the understanding of these becomes ever more essential, Understanding and Using Advanced Statistics is an essential guide for all students and researchers throughout the social sciences.
650			_aSocial sciences -- Statistical methods
650			_aStatistics
700			_aBarkus, Emma
700			_aYavorsky, Christian
942			_cBK
999			_c564984 _d564984