Statistics for Research and Life

In this innovative text, pioneering educators Gary W. Lewandowski, Jr. (author of Discovering the Scientist Within) and Kevin P. McIntyre (creator of the website Open Stats Lab) help students overcome math anxiety and build valuable statistical skills. Each chapter takes a unique two-part approach, introducing fundamental concepts through fascinating real-life questions, then exploring a rigorous and detailed scenario. Throughout, the authors emphasize how a basic understanding of statistics is key to the psychology major, indispensable in daily life, and in-demand among today's top employers.