Statistics for the Terrified

This book offers reluctant, math-phobic students a unique blend of humour and common sense in a brief introduction to statistics for the social sciences. The objective of the book is two-fold- (1) to give students an understanding of the concepts and computations of basic statistics, and (2) to train students to overcome math anxiety and avoidance responses that interfere with learning. Features and Benefits Offers a down-to-earth, common-sense. approach to statistics geared to students who are new to the topic and/or have had problems with math or numbers in general. Concept explanations assume no prior exposure to the subject. Offers an appendix that deals matter-of-factly and specifically with techniques useful in overcoming math anxiety as well as an appendix of basic math facts. Covers basic math skills needed to deal with statistical content in an appendix