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Offering a rigorous and critical coverage, this textbook introduces students to the central concepts, ideas, theories and findings in every major branch of psychology.

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Get to grips with key Statistical concepts Statistics without Maths for Psychology, 9th edition is your essential guide to navigating what can be a daunting topic for Psychology students. This textbook will not only give you a core understanding of Statistics, but will also give you the confidence to analyse data within your studies and beyond.

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