Statistics II for Dummies
The fun and easy way to enhance your grasp of statisticsNeed to expand your statistics knowledge and move on to Statistics II? This friendly, hands-on guide gives you the skills you need to take on multiple regression, analysis of variance (ANOVA), Chi-square tests, nonparametric procedures, and other key topics. Statistics II For Dummies also provides plenty of test-taking strategies as well as real-world applications that make data analysis a snap, whether you're in the classroom or at work.Begin with the basics — review the highlights of Stats I and expand on simple linear regression, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testsStart making predictions — master multiple, nonlinear, and logistic regression; check conditions; and interpret resultsAnalyze variance with ANOVA — break down the ANOVA table, one-way and two-way ANOVA, the F-test, and multiple comparisonsConnect with Chi-square tests — examine two-way tables and test categorical data for independence and goodness-of-fitLeap ahead with nonparametrics — grasp techniques used when you can't assume your data has a normal distributionOpen the book and find:Up-to-date methods for analyzing dataFull explanations of Statistics II conceptsClear and concise step-by-step proceduresDissection of computer outputLots of tips, strategies, and warningsTen common errors in statistical conclusionsEveryday statistics applicationsTables for completing calculations used in the bookLearn to:Increase your skills in data analysisSort through and test modelsMake predictionsApply statistics to real-world situations