Applied Statistics: Concepts for Counselors

by Geoffrey W. Sutton

This book is aimed at helping students and counselors read statistics rather than learn how to calculate them. Readers will find a review of basic statistical concepts explained with examples from counseling practice and research.

Key Features

Discusses the role of statistics in counseling practice and research
Covers basic statistical concepts like measurement scales, measures of central tendency, correlation
Reviews t tests, ANOVA, and chi-square
Covers test scores, reliability, validity
Includes a glossary
What Reviewers Say
"If you need to review basic statistics and don’t know where to begin, this book is perfect! It makes difficult concepts easy to understand."
Heather L. Kelly, Psy.D., Professor of Psychology, Evangel University, Springfield, Missouri, USA

"I really appreciated the places where you gave applied examples. For me, those have always helped me to understand the function of statistics."
Nick Schollars, M.S., Mental Health Counseling, Oregon, USA

"This comprehensive yet concise overview of statistical concepts related to counseling research and practice, is a much needed must-read for all counselling graduate students…"
Dr Mervin Van der Spuy, Psychopharmacologist & Couples Therapist, Paraklesis Counselling
Calgary, Alberta, Canada

134 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 27, 2017

About the author

Geoffrey W. Sutton was born in London, England. He immigrated to the United States with his parents. He and his wife have one son and three grandchildren.
He earned a Ph.D. in Psychology at the University of Missouri-Columbia.
He continues to do research, write, and give talks when not traveling or visiting with family.

Author name note: Some books include my middle name and degree. Geoffrey W. Sutton = Geoffrey William Sutton with or without Ph.D.