SPSS step by step procedures.
Used a previous version, great text.
After many years doing research and teaching on research methods, even if the examples in the book are not just in the field of health sciences, I have finally found a book that contains both theoretical details of statistics along with how to practically perform tests on SPSS. Something that attracted my attention was the use of colourful images and figures and even the colourful text. This book really recommended to anyone who is going to work with SPSS and also understand why and how to use it. Thanks to the author!
Summarizing: - The chapters do not follow the usual sequence from simpler to more complex in Statistics textbooks. - Most chapters dedicate very little to explain how to use SPSS for each type of problem, from the data entry to the interpretation of results. - The attempt to use colloquial conversation for explanations is more a distraction than a facilitator of understanding. -The use of some cartoon-like images through the chapters is distracting; it does not add to the comprehension of concepts.
Best book for biostatistics on a MSc level available. This rework is again a step up, while the level was already so good. We don't have a 'mandatory book' list anymore, otherwise it would be on it. We have it on the reading list with strong references to the chapters within our study manual as well.