Download or read book Straightforward Statistics written by Chieh-Chen Bowen and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2015-09-16 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Straightforward Statistics is written in plain language and connects material in a clear, logical manner to help students across the social and behavioral sciences develop a "big picture" understanding of foundational statistics. Each new chapter is purposefully connected with the previous chapter for a gradual accrual of knowledge from simple to more complex concepts—this effective, cumulative approach to statistics through logical transitions eases students into statistics and prepares them for success in more advanced quantitative coursework and their own research.