Statistics

Skills for Practice is a contemporary series of handbooks that reflects the changing face of therapy practice and education. Its features are: Each volume contains a particular set of practical skills necessary for effective practice; aimed specifically at the needs of therapists; practical and easy to read; relevant to students, teachers and practitioners. All therapists have to be confident in their understanding of the statistical treatment of data when reading and writing research literature. This book provides the information necessary to assist practising clinical therapists understand the nature of statistical procedures: the approach is practical and no previous knowledge or experience is assumed. The focus is on providing a basic knowledge of methods used and on clarifying the meaning of terms that are in common use.