Lecturers teaching big mixed cohort intro statistics courses cite one of
the more frequent challenges their students encounter involves choices
over which statistical test to use. Students, even if they have a basic
grasp of statistics and which types of tests are out there, often make
the wrong choice, or have difficulty in distinguishing between the types
of tests for different types of data.
This Little Quick Fix provides step-by-step support in narrowing
down possible tests they could use so they know which test fits their
data and variables, and which test will actually help them answer the
questions they want to answer and create maximum impact from their
data.
Little Quick Fix titles provide quick but authoritative answers to
the problems, hurdles, and assessment points students face in
the research course, project proposal, or design--whatever their methods
learning is.
- Lively, ultra-modern design; full-colour, each page a tailored
design.
- An hour′s read. Easy to dip in and out of with clear
navigation enables the reader to find what she needs--quick.
- Direct written style gets to the point with clear language.
Nothing needs to be read twice. No fluff.
- Learning is reinforced through a 2-minute overview summary;
3-second summaries with super-quick Q&A
- DIY tasks create a work plan to accomplish a task, do a self-check
quiz, solve a problem, get students to what they need to show their
supervisor.
- **Checkpoints ** in each section make sure students are nailing it as
they go and support self-directed learning.
- How do I know I'm done? Each Little Quick Fix wraps up with
a final checklist that allows the reader to self-assess they've got
what they need to progress, submit, or ace the test or task.
