SPSS for Intermediate Statistics: Use and Interpretation, Third Edition

This book demonstrates how to analyze and interpret research data with SPSS 15.0 through a variety of statistics reviewed in intermediate statistics courses. The new edition features SPSS 15.0 but it can also be used with earlier versions. Each chapter introduces several statistics and explains how to run them and interpret the outputs. Featuring user-friendly descriptions, the book reviews how to assess the reliability and validity of data. The authors demonstrate how to: choose the appropriate statistic based on the research design; use SPSS to answer research questions; and interpret and write about SPSS outputs. The examples use real data and are contained on the book's CD. Outputs, screen shots, and lab assignments complete the package. This inexpensive paperback is an ideal supplement for courses on intermediate/advanced statistics and/or research methods.