00000cam a22000004a 4500 UP-99796217613957685 Buklod 20230519095432.0 m |o d | ta 230519s2018 njua rb 001 0|eng d 9781473924901 (paperback) (iLib)UPD-00534171954 DSTC rda eng DMLUC QA 276.45 R3 S75 2018 Stinerock, Robert Noel author Statistics with R a beginner's guide Robert Stinerock. London ; Thousand Oaks, California SAGE [2018] xix, 369 pages illustrations 24 cm text rdacontent unmediated rdamedia volume rdamedia Includes index 1. Introduction and R Instructions -- 2. Descriptive Statistics: Tabular and Graphical Methods -- 3. Descriptive Statistics: Numerical Methods -- 4. Introduction to Probability -- 5. Discrete Probability Distributions -- 6. Continuous Probability Distributions -- 7. Point Estimation and Sampling Distributions -- 8. Confidence Interval Estimation -- 9. Hypothesis Tests: Introduction, Basic Concepts, and an Example -- 10. Hypothesis Tests About Means and Proportions: Applications -- 11. Comparisons of Means and Proportions -- 12. Simple Linear Regression -- 13. Multiple Regression. The dynamic, student focused textbook provides step-by-step instruction in the use of R and of statistical language as a general research tool. It is ideal for anyone hoping to: Complete an introductory course in statistics Prepare for more advanced statistical courses Gain the transferable analytical skills needed to interpret research from across the social sciences Learn the technical skills needed to present data visually Acquire a basic competence in the use of R. The book provides readers with the conceptual foundation to use applied statistical methods in everyday research. Each statistical method is developed within the context of practical, real-world examples and is supported by carefully developed pedagogy and jargon-free definitions. Theory is introduced as an accessible and adaptable tool and is always contextualized within the pragmatic context of real research projects and definable research questions. Statistics Data processing. R (Computer program language) Statistics Computer programs. 54.53 programming languages. Book FO Monograph UPD DSTC QA 276.45 R3 S75 2018 Book