This text provides a non-technical approach to quantitative data analysis and a user-friendly introduction to SPSS. It takes the reader step-by-step through the techniques, reinforced by exercises.
Pearson's r allows the strength and direction of linear relationships between variables to be gauged. Pearson's r varies between -1 and +1. A relationship of - 1 or + 1 would indicate a perfect relationship, negative or positive ...
This latest edition has been fully updated to accommodate the needs of users of SPSS Releases 17, 18 and 19 while still being applicable to users of SPSS Releases 15 and 16.
Designed for the complete novice, this title guides you through a sample analysis of survey data and shows you step-by-step how to use SPSS to complete it.
In order to be able to use Pearson's r, the relationship between the two variables must be broadly linear—that is, when plotted on a scatter diagram, the values of the two variables approximate to a straight line (even though they may ...
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The latest edition of this best-selling introduction to Quantitative Data Analysis through the use of a computer package has been completely updated to accommodate the needs of users of SPSS Release 8 for Windows.
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The data they produce is more accessible than ever before. This book provides students with a comprehensive introduction to using this data, as well as transactional data and big data sources, in their own research projects.