First (and Second) Steps in Statistics, Second Edition provides a clear and concise introduction to statistical methods for the social and behavioral sciences. This textbook is aimed at students starting their statistics program and covers topics such as descriptive statistics, graphs, t-tests, one-way ANOVAs, chi-square, and linear regression.
The second edition includes more advanced topics such as factorial ANOVA and multiple regression, with additional examples and exercises that help improve understanding and practical application. The restructuring of the first chapters enhances the focus on univariate statistics, supported throughout the book by a broader use of robust methods.
Key features of this edition:
- Clear explanations that emphasize understanding rather than calculations alone.
- Reorganization of the first chapters to give more attention to fundamental concepts.
- Expansion with more advanced statistical techniques.
- Many additional examples and practice materials.
- Online supplementary chapter information for SPSS and R.
This second edition is a reliable and accessible reference work for students and instructors who want to approach statistics in a practical and clear way.