Both comprehensive and clear, Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences, Updated Third Edition author Gregory J. shows students, using a conversational tone, that statistics can be understandable, interesting, and relevant to their daily lives.

An alternate workbook to accompany Essential Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences, Second Edition, this text helps students to practice their skills and offers 'In Focus' sections for those using R, SAS or STATA as opposed to SPSS or Excel.

Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences combines an engaging style with solid pedagogical elements and carefully developed problems and exercises.

Using a conversational tone, the author speaks to the reader as a researcher when covering statistical theory, computation, and application, giving them the confidence to use statistics to summarize data and make decisions about behaviour.

Gregory J. Privitera's Essential Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences offers a concise and pedagogically rich introduction to the field of behavioral science statistics. With unique features like chapter opening vignettes, SPSS integration, and ample application problems, Privitera creates unparalleled scaffolding for student learning.

Interspersed with inspirational quotes and expert guidance from senior administrators at top universities, this book provides all that students in psychology need to map their course to academic and professional success.