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Blind Spot

Why We Fail to See the Solution Right in Front of Us

by Gordon Rugg ...

The Voynich Manuscript has been considered to be the world's most mysterious book. Filled with strange illustrations and an unknown language, it challenged the world's top code-crackers for nearly a century.But in just four-and-a-half months, Dr. Gordon Rugg, a renowned researcher, found evidence (which had been there all along) that the book could be a giant, glittering hoax.In Blind Spot: Why We ... Read more

$7.99 USD

The Voynich Manuscript has been considered to be the world's most mysterious book. Filled with strange illustrations and an unknown language, it challenged the world's top code-crackers for nearly a century.But in just four-and-a-half months, Dr. Gordon Rugg, a renowned researcher, found evidence (which had been there all along) that the book could be a giant, glittering hoax.In Blind Spot: Why We
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Predictably Irrational, Revised and Expanded Edition

The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions

by Dan Ariely ...

The groundbreaking bestseller from iconic behavioral psychologist Dan Ariely, now the inspiration for the Fall 2023 NBC show The Irrational"A marvelous book… thought provoking and highly entertaining."—Jerome Groopman, New York Times bestselling author of How Doctors Think"Ariely not only gives us a great read; he also makes us much wiser."—George Akerlof, 2001 Nobel Laureate in Economics ... Read more

$13.99 USD

The groundbreaking bestseller from iconic behavioral psychologist Dan Ariely, now the inspiration for the Fall 2023 NBC show The Irrational"A marvelous book… thought provoking and highly entertaining."—Jerome Groopman, New York Times bestselling author of How Doctors Think"Ariely not only gives us a great read; he also makes us much wiser."—George Akerlof, 2001 Nobel Laureate in Economics
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Misbehaving

The Making of Behavioral Economics

by Richard H. Thaler ...

**Winner of the Nobel Prize in EconomicsGet ready to change the way you think about economics.**Nobel laureate Richard H. Thaler has spent his career studying the radical notion that the central agents in the economy are humans—predictable, error-prone individuals. Misbehaving is his arresting, frequently hilarious account of the struggle to bring an academic discipline back down to earth—and ... Read more

$11.69 USD

**Winner of the Nobel Prize in EconomicsGet ready to change the way you think about economics.**Nobel laureate Richard H. Thaler has spent his career studying the radical notion that the central agents in the economy are humans—predictable, error-prone individuals. Misbehaving is his arresting, frequently hilarious account of the struggle to bring an academic discipline back down to earth—and
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A Taste of Irrationality

Sample chapters from Predictably Irrational and Upside of Irrationality

by Dan Ariely ...

Sample chapters from Predictably Irrational and Upside of Irrationality.Predictably IrrationalWhy do our headaches persist after we take a one-cent aspirin but disappear when we take a fifty-cent aspirin?Why do we splurge on a lavish meal but cut coupons to save twenty-five cents on a can of soup?When it comes to making decisions in our lives, we think we're making smart, rational choices. But are ... Read more

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Sample chapters from Predictably Irrational and Upside of Irrationality.Predictably IrrationalWhy do our headaches persist after we take a one-cent aspirin but disappear when we take a fifty-cent aspirin?Why do we splurge on a lavish meal but cut coupons to save twenty-five cents on a can of soup?When it comes to making decisions in our lives, we think we're making smart, rational choices. But are
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Risk Savvy

How to Make Good Decisions

by Gerd Gigerenzer ...

An eye-opening look at the ways we misjudge risk every day and a guide to making better decisions with our money, health, and personal livesIn the age of Big Data we often believe that our predictions about the future are better than ever before. But as risk expert Gerd Gigerenzer shows, the surprising truth is that in the real world, we often get better results by using simple rules and ... Read more

$9.99 USD

An eye-opening look at the ways we misjudge risk every day and a guide to making better decisions with our money, health, and personal livesIn the age of Big Data we often believe that our predictions about the future are better than ever before. But as risk expert Gerd Gigerenzer shows, the surprising truth is that in the real world, we often get better results by using simple rules and
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Discovering Statistics Using R and RStudio

by Andy Field ...

Taking you on a voyage of discovery through R and RStudio, this completely updated second edition combines real-world examples and humour with a hands-on ′how to′ approach that brings statistics and programming to life.In his characteristic irreverent and engaging style, Andy Field takes a fun and flexible yet rigorous approach to doing statistics in a book that:Builds statistical understanding at ... Read more

$57.50 USD

Taking you on a voyage of discovery through R and RStudio, this completely updated second edition combines real-world examples and humour with a hands-on ′how to′ approach that brings statistics and programming to life.In his characteristic irreverent and engaging style, Andy Field takes a fun and flexible yet rigorous approach to doing statistics in a book that:Builds statistical understanding at
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Psychology Statistics For Dummies

by Donncha Hanna, Martin Dempster ...

The introduction to statistics that psychology students can't afford to be withoutUnderstanding statistics is a requirement for obtaining and making the most of a degree in psychology, a fact of life that often takes first year psychology students by surprise. Filled with jargon-free explanations and real-life examples, Psychology Statistics For Dummies makes the often-confusing world of ... Read more

$14.00 USD

The introduction to statistics that psychology students can't afford to be withoutUnderstanding statistics is a requirement for obtaining and making the most of a degree in psychology, a fact of life that often takes first year psychology students by surprise. Filled with jargon-free explanations and real-life examples, Psychology Statistics For Dummies makes the often-confusing world of
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Applied Longitudinal Data Analysis

Modeling Change and Event Occurrence

by Judith D. Singer, John B. Willett ...

Change is constant in everyday life. Infants crawl and then walk, children learn to read and write, teenagers mature in myriad ways, the elderly become frail and forgetful. Beyond these natural processes and events, external forces and interventions instigate and disrupt change: test scores may rise after a coaching course, drug abusers may remain abstinent after residential treatment. By charting ... Read more

$110.96 USD

Change is constant in everyday life. Infants crawl and then walk, children learn to read and write, teenagers mature in myriad ways, the elderly become frail and forgetful. Beyond these natural processes and events, external forces and interventions instigate and disrupt change: test scores may rise after a coaching course, drug abusers may remain abstinent after residential treatment. By charting
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Effective Writing in Psychology

Papers, Posters, and Presentations

by Bernard C. Beins, Agatha M. Beins ...

The second edition of Effective Writing in Psychology helps users produce crisp scientific communication, form concise unambiguous arguments, and render technical information clear and comprehensible. The new edition incorporates the latest guidelines contained within the 6th edition of the APA Publication Manual.Clear guidelines on effective writing illustrate how to generate strong and ... Read more

$45.00 USD

The second edition of Effective Writing in Psychology helps users produce crisp scientific communication, form concise unambiguous arguments, and render technical information clear and comprehensible. The new edition incorporates the latest guidelines contained within the 6th edition of the APA Publication Manual.Clear guidelines on effective writing illustrate how to generate strong and
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Structural Equation Modeling With AMOS

Basic Concepts, Applications, and Programming, Third Edition

by Barbara M. Byrne ...

Series series Multivariate Applications Series
This bestselling text provides a practical guide to structural equation modeling (SEM) using the Amos Graphical approach. Using clear, everyday language, the text is ideal for those with little to no exposure to either SEM or Amos. The author reviews SEM applications based on actual data taken from her own research. Each chapter "walks" readers through the steps involved (specification, estimation ... Read more

$76.49 USD

This bestselling text provides a practical guide to structural equation modeling (SEM) using the Amos Graphical approach. Using clear, everyday language, the text is ideal for those with little to no exposure to either SEM or Amos. The author reviews SEM applications based on actual data taken from her own research. Each chapter "walks" readers through the steps involved (specification, estimation
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A Guide for the Statistically Perplexed

Selected Readings for Clinical Researchers

by David L. Streiner, Canadian Psychiatric Association ...

Do statistics-heavy research papers give you a headache? Are you baffled by bias, confused by correlation, or flummoxed by F-tests? A Guide for the Statistically Perplexed is here to help! This book is designed to assist students, clinicians, and researchers in becoming familiar with statistical and research techniques by covering the essentials of the topic and drawing attention to many common ... Read more

$41.30 USD

Do statistics-heavy research papers give you a headache? Are you baffled by bias, confused by correlation, or flummoxed by F-tests? A Guide for the Statistically Perplexed is here to help! This book is designed to assist students, clinicians, and researchers in becoming familiar with statistical and research techniques by covering the essentials of the topic and drawing attention to many common
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Research Methods in Psychology For Dummies

by Martin Dempster, Donncha Hanna ...

Your hands-on introduction to research methods in psychologyLooking for an easily accessible overview of research methods in psychology? This is the book for you! Whether you need to get ahead in class, you're pressed for time, or you just want a take on a topic that's not covered in your textbook, Research Methods in Psychology For Dummies has you covered.Written in plain English and packed with ... Read more

$15.00 USD

Your hands-on introduction to research methods in psychologyLooking for an easily accessible overview of research methods in psychology? This is the book for you! Whether you need to get ahead in class, you're pressed for time, or you just want a take on a topic that's not covered in your textbook, Research Methods in Psychology For Dummies has you covered.Written in plain English and packed with
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Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods

A Guidebook and Resource

by Steven J. Taylor, Robert Bogdan, Marjorie L. DeVault ...

An informative real-world guide to studying the "why" of human behaviorIntroduction to Qualitative Research Methods is a practical, comprehensive guide to the collection and presentation of qualitative data. Unique in the market, this book describes the entire research process — from design through writing — illustrated by examples of real, complete qualitative work that clearly demonstrates how ... Read more

$70.00 USD

An informative real-world guide to studying the "why" of human behaviorIntroduction to Qualitative Research Methods is a practical, comprehensive guide to the collection and presentation of qualitative data. Unique in the market, this book describes the entire research process — from design through writing — illustrated by examples of real, complete qualitative work that clearly demonstrates how
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Accelerated Learning 2

Self Development Made Easy, #2

by Sarah Emmerson ...

Series Book 2 - Self Development Made Easy
"Aссеlеrаtеd Lеаrning iѕ amongst thе most еffесtivе ways tо lеаrn new thingѕ. A lot оf реорlе are lооking intо about bесаuѕе оf thе lоtѕ оf thingѕ it can hеlр a person оbtаin."Thе humаn mind аnd body hаѕ an innate ability to lеаrn аlmоѕt anything imаginаblе , this book gives you easy access to the precious learning techniques used by specialists in art, music, and many other disciplines. We'll ... Read more

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"Aссеlеrаtеd Lеаrning iѕ amongst thе most еffесtivе ways tо lеаrn new thingѕ. A lot оf реорlе are lооking intо about bесаuѕе оf thе lоtѕ оf thingѕ it can hеlр a person оbtаin."Thе humаn mind аnd body hаѕ an innate ability to lеаrn аlmоѕt anything imаginаblе , this book gives you easy access to the precious learning techniques used by specialists in art, music, and many other disciplines. We'll
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Conquiste Seu Modelo Virtual

O guia definitivo que as criadoras de conteúdo NÃO QUEREM que você leia

by br Javier Galiana ...

Aquele comentário genial que se perde num oceano de notificações. Aquela DM que você envia, esperando que desta vez seja diferente. E então… silêncio.Você grita num estádio digital lotado, e ela não consegue te ouvir. Você vê outros seguidores receberem um "salve", uma resposta, uma fração da conexão que você tanto almeja, e se pergunta: "O que eles estão fazendo que eu não estou?"A resposta é ... Read more

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Aquele comentário genial que se perde num oceano de notificações. Aquela DM que você envia, esperando que desta vez seja diferente. E então… silêncio.Você grita num estádio digital lotado, e ela não consegue te ouvir. Você vê outros seguidores receberem um "salve", uma resposta, uma fração da conexão que você tanto almeja, e se pergunta: "O que eles estão fazendo que eu não estou?"A resposta é
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Ian Talks Statistics A-Z

by Ian Eress ...

Unlock the mysteries of statistics with this guide to the key concepts and definitions. From famous statisticians to theories and software tools, this book provides a clear and accessible reference to the field of statistics. Written for beginners, it is the perfect resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of this rapidly evolving field. With clear explanations, this book is your ... Read more

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Unlock the mysteries of statistics with this guide to the key concepts and definitions. From famous statisticians to theories and software tools, this book provides a clear and accessible reference to the field of statistics. Written for beginners, it is the perfect resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of this rapidly evolving field. With clear explanations, this book is your
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My Life, My Deaths (2001–2025): Their Plans Failed

by robert bailey ...

This is the raw, unfiltered account of a life lived under sustained pressure across multiple countries, systems, and institutions between 2001 and 2025.Written as lived experience rather than theory, this book documents survival, retaliation, institutional failure, and the psychological toll of prolonged exposure to threat, isolation, and coercion. It does not offer self-help techniques or ... Read more

$36.00 USD

This is the raw, unfiltered account of a life lived under sustained pressure across multiple countries, systems, and institutions between 2001 and 2025.Written as lived experience rather than theory, this book documents survival, retaliation, institutional failure, and the psychological toll of prolonged exposure to threat, isolation, and coercion. It does not offer self-help techniques or
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Principles & Methods of Statistical Analysis

by Jerome Frieman, Donald A. Saucier, Stuart S. Miller ...

This unique intermediate/advanced statistics text uses real research on antisocial behaviors, such as cyberbullying, stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination, to help readers across the social and behavioral sciences understand the underlying theory behind statistical methods. By presenting examples and principles of statistics within the context of these timely issues, the text shows how the ... Read more

$78.56 USD

This unique intermediate/advanced statistics text uses real research on antisocial behaviors, such as cyberbullying, stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination, to help readers across the social and behavioral sciences understand the underlying theory behind statistical methods. By presenting examples and principles of statistics within the context of these timely issues, the text shows how the
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Regression & Linear Modeling

Best Practices and Modern Methods

by Jason W. Osborne ...

In a conversational tone, Regression & Linear Modeling provides conceptual, user-friendly coverage of the generalized linear model (GLM). Readers will become familiar with applications of ordinary least squares (OLS) regression, binary and multinomial logistic regression, ordinal regression, Poisson regression, and loglinear models. The author returns to certain themes throughout the text, such as ... Read more

$90.71 USD

In a conversational tone, Regression & Linear Modeling provides conceptual, user-friendly coverage of the generalized linear model (GLM). Readers will become familiar with applications of ordinary least squares (OLS) regression, binary and multinomial logistic regression, ordinal regression, Poisson regression, and loglinear models. The author returns to certain themes throughout the text, such as
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Aplicação do modelo de Rasch

by Trevor G. Bond, Christine M. Fox, Hudson Golino ...

Translated by Cecília Bartalotti ...

Este livro clássico, citado mais de 1.900 vezes, oferece um entendimento profundo do modelo de Rasch. Os autores examinam as propriedades fundamentais do modelo e demonstram seu uso com uma variedade de exemplos nas áreas de educação, psicologia e saúde. Um glossário e numerosas ilustrações ajudam os leitores a compreenderem melhor esse modelo. Os leitores aprendem a aplicar a análise de Rasch ... Read more

$22.49 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Este livro clássico, citado mais de 1.900 vezes, oferece um entendimento profundo do modelo de Rasch. Os autores examinam as propriedades fundamentais do modelo e demonstram seu uso com uma variedade de exemplos nas áreas de educação, psicologia e saúde. Um glossário e numerosas ilustrações ajudam os leitores a compreenderem melhor esse modelo. Os leitores aprendem a aplicar a análise de Rasch
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Associations and Correlations for Medical Research

by Lee Baker ...

Dive into the fascinating world of associations and correlations with "Associations and Correlations: A Holistic Strategy To Help You Discover The Story of Your Data." Whether you're new to statistics or a seasoned researcher, this book is your essential companion to unraveling the relationships hidden within your data.Award-winning statistician Lee Baker takes you on a journey through the ... Read more

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Dive into the fascinating world of associations and correlations with "Associations and Correlations: A Holistic Strategy To Help You Discover The Story of Your Data." Whether you're new to statistics or a seasoned researcher, this book is your essential companion to unraveling the relationships hidden within your data.Award-winning statistician Lee Baker takes you on a journey through the
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Introduction to Statistical Mediation Analysis

by David P. MacKinnon ...

Series series Multivariate Applications Series
This volume introduces the statistical, methodological, and conceptual aspects of mediation analysis. Applications from health, social, and developmental psychology, sociology, communication, exercise science, and epidemiology are emphasized throughout. Single-mediator, multilevel, and longitudinal models are reviewed. The author's goal is to help the reader apply mediation analysis to their own ... Read more

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This volume introduces the statistical, methodological, and conceptual aspects of mediation analysis. Applications from health, social, and developmental psychology, sociology, communication, exercise science, and epidemiology are emphasized throughout. Single-mediator, multilevel, and longitudinal models are reviewed. The author's goal is to help the reader apply mediation analysis to their own
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A Guide for Statistical Tests and Interpretations with SPSS

by Arshia U. Zaidi ...

A Guide for Statistical Tests and Interpretations with SPSS is designed for students taking basic and advanced courses in statistics, taking an integrative and practical approach to learning statistics. It guides students through navigating SPSS outputs and writing quantitatively, dealing with technical and substantive interpretations without resorting to complex mathematical formulae.Starting ... Read more

$62.09 USD

A Guide for Statistical Tests and Interpretations with SPSS is designed for students taking basic and advanced courses in statistics, taking an integrative and practical approach to learning statistics. It guides students through navigating SPSS outputs and writing quantitatively, dealing with technical and substantive interpretations without resorting to complex mathematical formulae.Starting
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Understanding Structural Equation Models

Models of Relationships Between Variables

by Phillip K. Wood ...

Series series Chapman & Hall/CRC Statistics in the Social and Behavioral Sciences
The field of structural equation models (SEMs) is rapidly expanding. A researcher who wants to select and apply SEMs to their data faces several challenges: (1) They can often become extremely complex, with many parameters to estimate. Small samples or those with relatively few variables often cannot support this complexity reliably, leading to under-identified models, poor power, or unstable ... Read more

$76.49 USD

The field of structural equation models (SEMs) is rapidly expanding. A researcher who wants to select and apply SEMs to their data faces several challenges: (1) They can often become extremely complex, with many parameters to estimate. Small samples or those with relatively few variables often cannot support this complexity reliably, leading to under-identified models, poor power, or unstable
... Read more

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