Discovering Statistics Using R Andy Field, Jeremy Miles and Zoe Field is an English-language textbook that focuses on statistics using R. The book is intended for students in higher education who want to learn how to carry out statistical analyses with R software.
This accessible textbook combines theory with practical instructions and guides students in discovering statistical concepts and data analysis in R. It covers introductory statistics, the R environment, data exploration and graphs, and then moves on to fundamental tests such as correlation and regression. This is followed by a deeper dive into topics including ANOVA, MANOVA, and multilevel models. The approach emphasizes practical applicability by using recognizable examples and self-tests.
Discovering Statistics Using R aligns thematically with topics such as mathematical and statistical software, probability theory, and statistics, and is an essential reference work for students and professionals who work with statistical software within the social and behavioral sciences.