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Statistics with R : a beginner's guide Robert Stinerock

By: Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Publication details: Los Angeles Sage 2018Description: 369 pages illustrations 24 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781473924895
  • 1473924898
  • 9781473924901
  • 1473924901
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • QA276.45.R3 STI
Contents:
1. Introduction and R Instructions -- 2. Descriptive Statistics: Tabular and Graphical Methods -- 3. Descriptive Statistics: Numerical Methods -- 4. Introduction to Probability -- 5. Discrete Probability Distributions -- 6. Continuous Probability Distributions -- 7. Point Estimation and Sampling Distributions -- 8. Confidence Interval Estimation -- 9. Hypothesis Tests: Introduction, Basic Concepts, and an Example -- 10. Hypothesis Tests About Means and Proportions: Applications -- 11. Comparisons of Means and Proportions -- 12. Simple Linear Regression -- 13. Multiple Regression
Summary: "The dynamic, student focused textbook provides step-by-step instruction in the use of R and of statistical language as a general research tool. It is ideal for anyone hoping to: Complete an introductory course in statistics Prepare for more advanced statistical courses Gain the transferable analytical skills needed to interpret research from across the social sciences Learn the technical skills needed to present data visually Acquire a basic competence in the use of R. The book provides readers with the conceptual foundation to use applied statistical methods in everyday research. Each statistical method is developed within the context of practical, real-world examples and is supported by carefully developed pedagogy and jargon-free definitions. Theory is introduced as an accessible and adaptable tool and is always contextualized within the pragmatic context of real research projects and definable research questions"--
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Core Collection Main Library Core Collection QA276.45.R3 STI (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 148477 Available BK134864

1. Introduction and R Instructions -- 2. Descriptive Statistics: Tabular and Graphical Methods -- 3. Descriptive Statistics: Numerical Methods -- 4. Introduction to Probability -- 5. Discrete Probability Distributions -- 6. Continuous Probability Distributions -- 7. Point Estimation and Sampling Distributions -- 8. Confidence Interval Estimation -- 9. Hypothesis Tests: Introduction, Basic Concepts, and an Example -- 10. Hypothesis Tests About Means and Proportions: Applications -- 11. Comparisons of Means and Proportions -- 12. Simple Linear Regression -- 13. Multiple Regression

"The dynamic, student focused textbook provides step-by-step instruction in the use of R and of statistical language as a general research tool. It is ideal for anyone hoping to: Complete an introductory course in statistics Prepare for more advanced statistical courses Gain the transferable analytical skills needed to interpret research from across the social sciences Learn the technical skills needed to present data visually Acquire a basic competence in the use of R. The book provides readers with the conceptual foundation to use applied statistical methods in everyday research. Each statistical method is developed within the context of practical, real-world examples and is supported by carefully developed pedagogy and jargon-free definitions. Theory is introduced as an accessible and adaptable tool and is always contextualized within the pragmatic context of real research projects and definable research questions"--

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