An Introduction to Scientific and Statistical Inference Zoltan Dienes is a study book that provides a thorough introduction to scientific and statistical methods in psychology. This book is aimed at students and researchers and helps them correctly interpret research results and critically evaluate their own research.
Contents
This book launches an informative exploration of the methods by which psychologists, throughout history, have reached research conclusions. Dienes analyzes the major philosophy of science traditions, such as Popper, Kuhn, Lakatos, and the different interpretations of statistical inference, including Bayesian and frequentist approaches. The book offers clear explanations of complex concepts such as falsifiability, probabilities, and statistical testing, focusing on accessibility without being simplistic.
Product information
- Author: Zoltan Dienes (University of Sussex)
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Imprint: Red Globe Press
- Publication date: 28 February 2008
- Number of pages: 184
- ISBN: 9780230542310
- Subject: Experimental psychology
- BISAC: PSYCHOLOGY / Experimental Psychology
About the author
Zoltan Dienes is a Reader in Experimental Psychology at the University of Sussex. His research focuses on learning and he is the author of 65 publications. He also teaches the philosophy of psychology to undergraduate students.