Statistical Analysis References
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Online Statistics Education: An Interactive Multimedia Course of StudyThis open and free introductory statistics textbook covers topics typical for a college-level non-math majors statistics course. Topics include distributions, probability, research design, estimation, hypothesis testing, power and effect size, comparison of means, regression, analysis of variance (ANOVA), transformations, chi square, and non-parametric (distribution-free) tests). It is available as a pdf, online, or as an epub. An Instructor's Manual and PowerPoint slides are also available upon request from the project leader at Rice University.
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Introductory StatisticsA free and open introductory statistics textbook for non-math majors. "They have sought to present only the core concepts and use a wide-ranging set of exercises for each concept to drive comprehension. [...] a smaller and less intimidating textbook that trades some extended and unnecessary topics for a better-focused presentation of the central material." It covers descriptive statistics, probability, distributions, discrete and continuous random variables, estimation, hypothesis testing, comparison of means, correlation and regression, chi square, and F-tests.
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Introductory Statistics with Randomization and Simulation"We hope readers will take away three ideas from this book in addition to forming a foundation of statistical thinking and methods. (1) Statistics is an applied field with a wide range of practical applications. (2) You don't have to be a math guru to learn from interesting, real data. (3) Data are messy, and statistical tools are imperfect. However, when you understand the strengths and weaknesses of these tools, you can use them to learn interesting things about the world." This free and open introductory statistics textbook for non-math majors discusses data and data collection, foundations for inference with randomization and simulations (then leading into standard parametric statistics), inference with categorical and numerical data, and linear, multiple logistic regression. An introduction to probability is included as an appendix.
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Statistics for Research by
Call Number: QA 276 .D66 2004ISBN: 047126735XPublication Date: 2004"Features the most commonly used statistical techniques for the analysis of research data. [...] emphasis is placed on how to select the proper statistical procedure and how to interpret results."
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Statistics LibreTexts BookshelfCurates multiple openly available statistics textbooks.
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From Numbers to Words by
Call Number: HA 29 .M83165 2002ISBN: 080133280XPublication Date: 2001"An invaluable reference tool that guides readers through drafting the results of quantitative experiments." This book gives social science examples but should be of use to learners and researchers in many scientific fields in learning how to report the results of statistical tests. -
Model Selection and Multimodel Inference by
ISBN: 0387224564Publication Date: 2007"The philosophy of model-based data analysis and strategy for the analysis of empirical data. The book introduces information theoretic approaches and focuses critical attention on a priori modeling and the selection of a good approximating model that best represents the inference supported by the data. [...] The text has been written for biologists and statisticians using models for making inferences from empirical data." -
Using Multivariate Statistics by
Call Number: QA 278 .T3 2013ISBN: 9780205849574Publication Date: 2012"Provides advanced undergraduate as well as graduate students with a timely and comprehensive introduction to today's most commonly encountered statistical and multivariate techniques, while assuming only a limited knowledge of higher-level mathematics." Covers SPSS and SAS code; also available on Reserves at Bizzell Memorial Library.
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Encyclopedia of Statistical Sciences"Reference tool covering statistics, probability theory, biostatistics, quality control, and economics with emphasis in applications of statistical methods in sociology, engineering, computer science, biomedicine, psychology, survey methodology, and other client disciplines." A good source for topics less often covered in the general textbooks.
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The Concise Encyclopedia of Statistics"More than 500 entries include definitions, history, mathematical details, limitations, examples, references, and further readings. All entries include cross-references as well as the key citations. The back matter includes a timeline of statistical inventions." Another good resource for topics not included in the general texts listed previously.
Experimental Design for Social Sciences
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Essentials of Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences by
Call Number: HA 29 .C655 2004ISBN: 0471220310Publication Date: 2003"Guides you to a better understanding of basic concepts of statistical methods. Numerous practical tips are presented for selecting appropriate statistical procedures." -
Understanding and Applying Research Design by
Call Number: eBookISBN: 1118605268Publication Date: 2013-01-03 -
Interpretive Approaches to Research Design by
Call Number: eBookISBN: 020385490xPublication Date: 2011-12-15 -