LibGuides: PSY-7104 v1: Lesson 3 Resources

Lesson 3 Resources

Charts and graphs
Pearson, R. W. (2010). Charts and graphs. In R. W. Pearson Statistical persuasion: How to collect, analyze, and present data…accurately, honestly, and persuasively (pp. 123-171). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc. doi: 10.4135/9781452230122

This chapter provides guidance for building graphs and charts in Excel and SPSS.
Creating a stem-and-leaf plot.
Gibson, J. (Academic). (2013). Creating a stem-and-leaf plot [Streaming video]. SAGE Research Methods.
Histograms
Gibson, J. (Academic). (2013). Histograms [Streaming video]. SAGE Research Methods.
Pie charts, bar graphs, and pareto charts
Gibson, J. (Academic). (2013). Pie charts, bar graphs, and pareto charts [Streaming video]. SAGE Research Methods.

Statistical reasoning for everyday life

Bennett, J. O., Briggs, W. L., & Triola, M. F. (2017). Statistical reasoning for
everyday life (5th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson-Addison Wesley.

This is the required Redshelf textbook for the course. You will be using this textbook all through the course for weekly assignments. For this week, read Chapters 3 and 4. Access the textbook in the Getting started module of your course or the Bookshelf link at the top of your course.

Week 3 Data File
Use this Excel file to complete this week’s assignment.
Week 3 Assignment Template
Use this document to complete this week’s assignment.