How Long to Read Statistics in Plain English, Third Edition

How Long Does it Take to Read Statistics in Plain English, Third Edition?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 52 minutes to read Statistics in Plain English, Third Edition by Timothy C. Urdan

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This inexpensive paperback provides a brief, simple overview of statistics to help readers gain a better understanding of how statistics work and how to interpret them correctly. Each chapter describes a different statistical technique, ranging from basic concepts like central tendency and describing distributions to more advanced concepts such as t tests, regression, repeated measures ANOVA, and factor analysis. Each chapter begins with a short description of the statistic and when it should be used. This is followed by a more in-depth explanation of how the statistic works. Finally, each chapter ends with an example of the statistic in use, and a sample of how the results of analyses using the statistic might be written up for publication. A glossary of statistical terms and symbols is also included. New features in the third edition include: a new chapter on Factor and Reliability Analysis especially helpful to those who do and/or read survey research, new "Writing it Up" sections demonstrate how to write about and interpret statistics seen in books and journals, a website at http://www.psypress.com/statistics-in-plain-english with PowerPoint presentations, interactive problems (including an overview of the problem's solution for Instructors) with an IBM SPSS dataset for practice, videos of the author demonstrating how to calculate and interpret most of the statistics in the book, links to useful websites, and an author blog, new section on understanding the distribution of data (ch. 1) to help readers understand how to use and interpret graphs, many more examples, tables, and charts to help students visualize key concepts. Statistics in Plain English, Third Edition is an ideal supplement for statistics, research methods, and/or for courses that use statistics taught at the undergraduate or graduate level, or as a reference tool for anyone interested in refreshing their memory about key statistical concepts. The research examples are from psychology, education, and other social and behavioral sciences.

How long is Statistics in Plain English, Third Edition?

Statistics in Plain English, Third Edition by Timothy C. Urdan is 351 pages long, and a total of 88,101 words.

This makes it 118% the length of the average book. It also has 108% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Statistics in Plain English, Third Edition Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 1 minute to read Statistics in Plain English, Third Edition aloud.

What Reading Level is Statistics in Plain English, Third Edition?

Statistics in Plain English, Third Edition is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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