Reading Statistics and Research

by Schuyler W. Huck

Designed for beginning statistics and research courses, this text explains how consumers of research can read, understand and critically evaluate the statistical information contained in technical research reports. The major goals are: to help readers decipher the statistical terminology and notations used by authors of technical reports; and to encourage critical evaluation of the way in which any study is executed - focusing on how data is collected, analyzed and interpreted - so as to determine whether the researcher's conclusions and claims are justified. To achieve this two-fold objective, excerpts from over 500 recent research articles, including tables, figures, and portions of textual material are presented and discussed. Many of the excerpts illustrate conceptual or procedural mistakes that are often made by researchers. This second edition features up-to-date research articles, more detailed coverage of many key topics, including hypothesis testing and examples drawn from a variety of disciplines.

Genres: Education, Research, Textbooks

416 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1995

Reviews

[J-Lynn Van Pelt]

Educational statistics is in no way my favorite topic, but this book made stats as accessible as possible. I read chapters 3, 9, 10, and 2 and it helped me understand analyzing data, T-tests and correlations.

[Leslie]

just couldn't resist putting this fabulous textbook of mine on here (note the hint of sarcasm). it's forever by my side this semester!