Introduction To Quantitative Data Analysis In The Behavioral And Social Sciences - Michael J. Albers

Guides Readers Through The Quantitative Data Analysis Process Including Contextualizing Data Within A Research Situation, Connecting Data To The Appropriate Statistical Tests, And Drawing Valid Conclusions Introduction To Quantitative Data Analysis In The Behavioral And Social Sciences Presents A Clear And Accessible Introduction To The Basics Of Quantitative Data Analysis And Focuses On How To Use Statistical Tests As A Key Tool For Analyzing Research Data. The Book Presents The Entire Data Analysis Process As A Cyclical, Multiphase Process And Addresses The Processes Of Exploratory Analysis, Decision-making For Performing Parametric Or Nonparametric Analysis, And Practical Significance Determination. In Addition, The Author Details How Data Analysis Is To Reveal The Underlying Patterns And Relationships Between The Variables And Connects Those Trends To The Datas Contextual Situation.