Abraham Philip

Basic Statistics in Quantitative Research Abraham Philip

Basic Statistics in Quantitate Research is a short and easy-to-read introduction to some of the standard statistical tests students in seminaries and Bible colleges need to know for doing quantitative research in biblical studies. In this book, the student will learn about variables, measuring scales, sampling a population, conducting surveys, developing a valid and reliable survey instrument, and using inferential statistics for analyzing the significance of the data gathered and ascertaining the relationship between variables within and between populations. The purpose of this book is not to provide an exhaustive treatment of all available statistical tools but to help seminarians and those without a technical background to gain an appreciation for quantitative research in biblical studies. This book aims to encourage such students to engage in the quantitative investigation without fear.