2nd Edition

Applied Power Analysis for the Behavioral Sciences 2nd Edition

By Christopher L. Aberson Copyright 2019
214 Pages
by Routledge

214 Pages
by Routledge

214 Pages
by Routledge

Applied Power Analysis for the Behavioral Sciences is a practical "how-to" guide to conducting statistical power analyses for psychology and related fields. The book provides a guide to conducting analyses that is appropriate for researchers and students, including those with limited quantitative backgrounds. With practical use in mind, the text provides detailed coverage of topics such as... Read more
1. What is Power? Why is Power Important? 2. Chi-Square and Tests for Proportions 3. Independent Samples and Paired t-tests 4. Correlations and Differences Between Correlations 5. Between Subjects ANOVA (One and Two Factors) 6. Within-Subjects Designs with ANOVA and Linear Mixed Models 7. Mixed Model ANOVA and Multivariate ANOVA 8. Multiple Regression 9. Analysis of Covariance, Moderated Regression, Logistic Regression, and Mediation 10. Precision Analysis for Confidence Intervals 11. Additional Issues and Resources

Biography

Chris Aberson is Professor of Psychology at Humboldt State University. His research interests in in social psychology include prejudice, racism, and attitudes toward affirmative action. His quantitative interests focus on statistical power. He serves as Editor-in-Chief for Analyses of Social Issues and Public Policy.