Reading Statistics and Research

For courses in Research Methods, Reading and Understanding Research, and Quantitative Methods/Statistics.

This uniquely accessible text shows precisely how to decipher and critique statistically-based research reports. Praised for its non-intimidating writing style, the text emphasises concepts over formulas.

The 6th edition contains 492 new excerpts drawn from recent journal articles, as well as three new chapters. Reading Statistics and Research gives readers the knowledge and confidence they need to understand, evaluate, and write research reports.