242 Pages
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by
Routledge
242 Pages
1 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
242 Pages
1 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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In Statistics as Principled Argument , first published in 1995, Robert P. Abelson exposes the often-overlooked problems in quantitative data interpretation, and the challenge of presenting the data in terms of a coherent narrative about one's research. This classic edition offers a new introduction which views Abelson's work through a contemporary lens, highlighting how his teachings remain... Read more
Preface to the Classic Edition by Lynn C. Miller and Stephen J. Read Preface to the 1995 edition Abelson’s Laws 1. Making Claims with Statistics 2. Elementary Arguments and the Role of Chance 3. Magnitude of Effects 4. Styles of Rhetoric 5. On Suspecting Fishiness 6. Articulation of Results: Ticks and Buts 7. Generality of Effects 8. Interestingness of Argument 9. Credibility of Argument
Biography
Robert P. Abelson was a professor in the psychology and political science departments at Yale University. He made foundational contributions to social psychology, political psychology, and cognitive science, as well as important contributions to statistics.
