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Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences by Frederick J. Gravetter, Larry B. Wallnau ISBN 10: 1305504917 ISBN 13: 9781305504912

Statistics is one of the most practical and essential courses that you will take, and a primary goal of this popular text is to make the task of learning statistics as simple as possible. Straightforward instruction, built-in learning aids, and real-world examples have made STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES, 10th Edition the text selected most often by instructors for their students in the behavioral and social sciences. The authors provide a conceptual context that makes it easier to learn formulas and procedures, explaining why procedures were developed and when they should be used. This text will also instill the basic principles of objectivity and logic that are essential for science and valuable in everyday life, making it a useful reference long after you complete the course.

Statistics is one of the most practical and essential courses that you will take, and a primary goal of this popular text is to make the task of learning statistics as simple as possible. Straightforward instruction, built-in learning aids, and real-world examples have made STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES, 10th Edition the text selected most often by instructors for their students in the behavioral and social sciences. The authors provide a conceptual context that makes it easier to learn formulas and procedures, explaining why procedures were developed and when they should be used. This text will also instill the basic principles of objectivity and logic that are essential for science and valuable in everyday life, making it a useful reference long after you complete the course.

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PREFACE

Do not kid yourself! Avoid denial. Many students observe their instructor solve

problems in class and think to themselves, “This looks easy, I understand it.” Do

you really understand it? Can you really do the problem on your own without having

to leaf through the pages of a chapter? Although there is nothing wrong with using

examples in the text as models for solving problems, you should try working a problem

with your book closed to test your level of mastery.

We realize that many students are embarrassed to ask for help. It is our biggest challenge

as instructors. You must find a way to overcome this aversion. Perhaps contacting

the instructor directly would be a good starting point, if asking questions in class

is too anxiety-provoking. You could be pleasantly surprised to find that your instructor

does not yell, scold, or bite! Also, your instructor might know of another student

who can offer assistance. Peer tutoring can be very helpful.

Frederick J Gravetter

Larry B. Wallnau

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