Designed for introductory-level statistics courses, Understanding Statistics for the Social Sciences, Criminal
Justice, and Criminology presents the fundamentals of statistics in a clear and simplified format. This accessible
text addresses all of the basics of statistical analysis while still providing the reader with the larger view
of statistics. The authors focus on calculating the basic formulas yet preserve enough advanced material to prepare
the student for further study. The book also provides information on deciding when to use particular statistical
analyses, how to input and analyze data through programs such as Microsoft Excel and SPSS, the interpretation of
statistical output, and making conclusions based on those results. The student-friendly and simplified presentation
of Understanding Statistics makes it the ideal introductory statistics text and will provide readers with a strong
foundation in statistics - conceptually and pragmatically.Understanding Statistics for the Social Sciences, Criminal
Justice, and Criminology boasts a variety of in-text study aids, such as key terms, equation summaries, exercises,
end-of-chapter references, and suggested readings, and an equation glossary; as well as a collection of online
study tools housed on the dedicated student companion website. The student-friendly presentation of the material
coupled with the rich variety of student and instructor resources make Understanding Statistics the ideal introductory
statistics text for undergraduate students!Every new copy is packaged with a free access code to the student companion
website featuring a a rich variety of study tools!Instructor Resources:-PowerPoint lecture outlines-Microsoft Excel
and SPSS data sets-Test BankStudent Resources:-Microsoft and Excel SPSS data sets-Companion website featuring:*interactive
flashcards*interactive glossary*mutliple choice questions*fill-in-the-blank questions*practice quiz (with answers)*pre-tests
(with answers)*tests (with a