Statistical Analysis Handbook

This Handbook is the printed version of the free, web-based statistical analysis resource www.statsref.com. It provides a comprehensive guide to statistical concepts, methods and tools, with many examples being provided using a variety of software tools such as R, MATLab and SPSS to clarify the concepts discussed. It aims to be comprehensive in terms of concepts and techniques, representative and independent in terms of software tools, and above all practical in terms of application and implementation. The Handbook and the associated website are designed for use by Undergraduates and Postgraduates studying statistics and statistical analysis as a component of their specific discipline (e.g. social sciences, earth sciences, life sciences, engineers), and for Professional research scientists working in these fields.