Quantitative and Statistical Research MethodsThis user-friendly textbook teaches students to understand andapply procedural steps in completing quantitative studies. Itexplains statistics while progressing through the steps of thehypothesis-testing process from hypothesis to results. The researchproblems used in the book reflect statistical applications relatedto interesting and important topics. In addition, the book providesa Research Analysis and Interpretation Guide to help studentsanalyze research articles.Designed as a hands-on resource, each chapter covers a singleresearch problem and offers directions for implementing theresearch method from start to finish. Readers will learn howto:Pinpoint research questions and hypothesesIdentify, classify, and operationally define the studyvariablesChoose appropriate research designsConduct power analysisSelect an appropriate statistic for the problemUse a data setConduct data screening and analyses using SPSSInterpret the statisticsWrite the results related to the problemQuantitative and Statistical Research Methods allows students toimmediately, independently, and successfully apply quantitativemethods to their own research projects.