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Abelson, Robert P. P.

 
9780805805284: Statistics As Principled Argument
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ISBN 10: 0805805281 ISBN 13: 9780805805284
Editorial: Psychology Press, 1995

Sinopsis

In this illuminating volume, Robert P. Abelson delves into the too-often dismissed problems of interpreting quantitative data and then presenting them in the context of a coherent story about one's research. Unlike too many books on statistics, this is a remarkably engaging read, filled with fascinating real-life (and real-research) examples rather than with recipes for analysis. It will be of true interest and lasting value to beginning graduate students and seasoned researchers alike.

The focus of the book is that the purpose of statistics is to organize a useful argument from quantitative evidence, using a form of principled rhetoric. Five criteria, described by the acronym MAGIC (magnitude, articulation, generality, interestingness, and credibility) are proposed as crucial features of a persuasive, principled argument.

Particular statistical methods are discussed, with minimum use of formulas and heavy data sets. The ideas throughout the book revolve around elementary probability theory, t tests, and simple issues of research design. It is therefore assumed that the reader has already had some access to elementary statistics. Many examples are included to explain the connection of statistics to substantive claims about real phenomena.

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Abelson, Robert P.

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This volume delves into the too-often dismissed problems of interpreting quantitative data and then presenting them in the context of a coherent story about one's research.

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Editorial
Psychology Press
Año de publicación
1995
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
0805805281
ISBN 13 
9780805805284
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Número de edición
1
Número de páginas
240
Contacto del fabricante
Taylor and Francis, GPSR Taylor and Francis
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München
80331
Alemania

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