A Practical Guide to Data Analysis

Using statistics to analyse research data can be tricky when you are getting started. This book shows you how to effectively conduct statistical analysis in both R and SPSS without getting overwhelmed by complex theories and formulas.
It is a practical manual that uses worked examples to help you get to grips with running statistical tests using commonly used software. Straightforward and clear, it assumes no prior knowledge and calmly takes you from reading the first page to completing your own analysis.
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If you want to strengthen your grasp of statistics, overcome statistics anxiety or just pass your course - this is the guide for you. 

Dr Paul Christiansen is a Senior Lecturer in Statistics in the Department of Psychology at the University of Liverpool. He is interested in research integrity with a particular focus on accurate measurement (psychometrics). He works across a range of fields in Psychology as well as medical research.