Statistics for People Who (Think They) Hate Statistics 8th Edition
Statistics for People Who (Think They) Hate Statistics 8th Edition is designed for students who want to understand statistics without becoming overwhelmed by technical language or unnecessarily complicated explanations. Written by Neil J. Salkind and Bruce B. Frey, this edition provides a structured introduction to statistical thinking while keeping the material accessible and practical.
The book begins with foundational ideas such as descriptive statistics, averages, variability, distributions, correlation, reliability, and validity. It then moves into probability, hypotheses, statistical significance, inferential statistics, t tests, analysis of variance, factorial ANOVA, chi-square testing, and other nonparametric procedures.
Readers also learn how SPSS can be used to perform many common statistical analyses. This combination of conceptual explanation and software application makes the book especially helpful for students who need to interpret data as part of psychology, education, social science, research methods, or related courses.
The 8th edition has a more streamlined 14-chapter structure and introduces statistical ideas in a progressive sequence. Students can use it for classroom study, exam preparation, research-methods courses, or as a reference when working with quantitative data.
For learners who have struggled with statistics—or simply want a clearer route into the subject—this book offers a practical way to build confidence while developing useful analytical skills.
Order your copy today for individual study, or contact us for bulk orders for universities, colleges, schools, libraries, research programs, and training organizations.
Key Features
- 8th Edition – Updated and streamlined into 14 focused chapters for more efficient learning.
- Accessible Statistics Approach – Designed to make statistical concepts easier to understand for beginners and hesitant learners.
- SPSS Instruction – Demonstrates how statistical procedures can be performed using SPSS.
- Broad Introductory Coverage – Includes descriptive statistics, correlation, hypothesis testing, t tests, ANOVA, chi-square, and nonparametric methods.
- Research-Oriented Resource – Useful for psychology, education, social science, and research-methods courses.
- Student-Friendly Structure – Includes activities, review questions, key terms, and critical-thinking material.
There are no reviews yet.