Nonparametric Statistics: A Step-by-Step Approach, 2nd Edition

Preface

The social, behavioral, and health sciences have a need for the ability to use nonparametric statistics in research. Many studies in these areas involve data that are classified in the nominal or ordinal scale. At times, interval data from these fields lack parameters for classification as normal. Nonparametric statistical tests are useful tools for analyzing such data.

Purpose of This Book

This book is intended to provide a conceptual and procedural approach for nonparametric statistics. It is written so that someone who does not have an extensive mathematical background may work through the process necessary to conduct the given statistical tests presented. In addition, the outcome includes a discussion of the final decision for each statistical test. Each chapter takes the reader through an example from the beginning hypotheses, through the statistical calculations, to the final decision as compared with the hypothesis. The examples are then followed by a detailed, step-by-step analysis using the computer program SPSS^®. Finally, research literature is identified which uses the respective nonparametric statistical tests.

Intended Audience

While not limited to such, this book is written for graduate and undergraduate students in social science programs. As stated earlier, it is targeted toward the student who does not have an especially strong mathematical background, but can be used effectively with a mixed group of students that includes students who have both strong ...