Statistics in Psychology: An Historical Perspective
This book presents an historical overview of the field—from its development to the present—at an accessible mathematical level. This edition features two new chapters—one on factor analysis and the other on the rise of ANOVA usage in psychological research.

Written for psychology, as well as other social science students, this book introduces the major personalities and their roles in the development of the field. It provides insight into the disciplines of statistics and experimental design through the examination of the character of its founders and the nature of their views, which were sometimes personal and ideological, rather than objective and scientific. It motivates further study by illustrating the human component of this field, adding dimension to an area that is typically very technical.

Intended for advanced undergraduate and/or graduate students in psychology and other social sciences, this book will also be of interest to instructors and/or researchers interested in the origins of this omnipresent discipline.
1101523070
Statistics in Psychology: An Historical Perspective
This book presents an historical overview of the field—from its development to the present—at an accessible mathematical level. This edition features two new chapters—one on factor analysis and the other on the rise of ANOVA usage in psychological research.

Written for psychology, as well as other social science students, this book introduces the major personalities and their roles in the development of the field. It provides insight into the disciplines of statistics and experimental design through the examination of the character of its founders and the nature of their views, which were sometimes personal and ideological, rather than objective and scientific. It motivates further study by illustrating the human component of this field, adding dimension to an area that is typically very technical.

Intended for advanced undergraduate and/or graduate students in psychology and other social sciences, this book will also be of interest to instructors and/or researchers interested in the origins of this omnipresent discipline.
58.99 In Stock
Statistics in Psychology: An Historical Perspective

Statistics in Psychology: An Historical Perspective

by Michael Cowles
Statistics in Psychology: An Historical Perspective

Statistics in Psychology: An Historical Perspective

by Michael Cowles

Paperback(REV)

$58.99 
  • SHIP THIS ITEM
    In stock. Ships in 3-7 days. Typically arrives in 3 weeks.
  • PICK UP IN STORE

    Your local store may have stock of this item.

Related collections and offers


Overview

This book presents an historical overview of the field—from its development to the present—at an accessible mathematical level. This edition features two new chapters—one on factor analysis and the other on the rise of ANOVA usage in psychological research.

Written for psychology, as well as other social science students, this book introduces the major personalities and their roles in the development of the field. It provides insight into the disciplines of statistics and experimental design through the examination of the character of its founders and the nature of their views, which were sometimes personal and ideological, rather than objective and scientific. It motivates further study by illustrating the human component of this field, adding dimension to an area that is typically very technical.

Intended for advanced undergraduate and/or graduate students in psychology and other social sciences, this book will also be of interest to instructors and/or researchers interested in the origins of this omnipresent discipline.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780805835106
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Publication date: 12/01/2000
Edition description: REV
Pages: 276
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Authored by Cowles, Michael

Table of Contents

Contents: Preface. The Development of Statistics. Science, Psychology and Statistics. Measurement. The Organization of Data. Probability. Distributions. Practical Inference. Sampling and Estimation. Sampling Distributions. Comparisons, Correlations, and Predictions. Factor Analysis. The Design of Experiments. Assessing Differences and Having Confidence. Treatments and Effects: The Rise of ANOVA. The Statistical Hotpot.
From the B&N Reads Blog

Customer Reviews