Basic Statistics

Basic Statistics provides an accessible and comprehensive introduction to statistics using the free, state-of-the-art, powerful software program R. This book is designed to both introduce students to key concepts in statistics and to provide simple instructions for using R.This concise book:*Teaches essential concepts in statistics, assuming little background knowledge on the part of the reader*Introduces students to R with as few sub-commands as possible for ease of use*Provides practical examples from the educational, behavioral, and social sciencesWith clear explanations of statistical processes and step-by-step commands in R, Basic Statistics will appeal to students and professionals across the social and behavioral sciences.