A Conceptual Guide to Statistics Using SPSS

“The most impressive part of this text is its comprehensiveness. It covers all of the major statistical analyses anyone would need to know about. I found it difficult to read at times because I was not given the figures to see in order to understand better the text. Also headings were not distinct and/or missing which would have made it easier to read. There are not many texts like this available so it would allow instructors some flexibility in choosing a text appropriate for their needs. At this point it is too advanced for my students but I might buy a personal edition as a reference for myself.” -- Carmela Battaglia

“I think the tone is excellent and like the way that the author explained the concepts in an efficient way. The main advantage of this book over its competitors is its scope and coverage of both “point and click” and syntax methods for using SPSS. I do prefer this style to the texts I’ve used in the past, but I find it easier to write my own lab guides and post them on the course’s e-learning page.”

-- John Stogner
"In my view the text is written in a user friendly language and illustrates concepts that would otherwise be confusing to beginning students and those with limited computer skills. Increasingly there are non-traditional students who are entering the education pipelines who need precise resources to guide them in accomplishing the tasks they need to without going through.” -- Justice Mbizo
“I think the single most impressive aspect is the bridge between the practical and conceptual/theoretical. The author has done a nice job with this. I also like some of the things he mentions (“tidbits”) that are normally not mentioned in texts like this. I believe these two things distinguish it from other like texts. Adopt: Very likely. As I said earlier, I’ve been looking for something like this. So, it would definitely go further than any other book I know in fulfilling that need.” -- J.D. Jasper
Course being retooled - but this book may be a possibility for the future. -- Dr Christopher Sedelmaier * drupal *
Compared to other potential texts, this book is an easy read that is less intimidating, but contains much of the same information. The availability of data files and PowerPoint slides from the author′s website facilitated the understanding of complex numerical concepts that can be somewhat challenging. -- Dr Clive Kennedy * drupal *
This is a helpful book. However, for my graduate students, I have decided that over time, Andy Field′s work will remain a solid reference for whatever analyses they encounter or forgot completely and need to review how to conduct and write up results. -- Dr G. Kevin Randall * drupal *
More detail than I need -- Dr Jeanne Thomas * drupal *
Excellent book for my students -- Dr Marie Leiner * drupal *
When individual graduate students are using SPSS for their statistical analysis, then I require them to purchase this text. It is easy to understand and concepts have been explained well. Also, this text is helpful for students in interpreting their statistical results. -- Dr Rita McNeil * drupal *
This would be used as more of an adjunct to students in famililarizing themselves with SPSS in social science. Possible use as a recommended text. -- Dr Stephen Thompson * drupal *
like Salkind better -- Dr T Alexander * drupal *
Too advanced for our students. But it is a very well-designed and written book. -- Professor Christian Holle * drupal *
At this time this book is still being reviewed by faculty -- Professor David Bambridge * drupal *
Looks helpful in teaching SPSS -- Professor Doug Wedell * drupal *
Not cast at the right level for my needs. -- Randall Koper * drupal *