Discovering Statistics Using IBM SPSS Statistics, 4th Edition 4th Edition

The 4th edition of "Discovering Statistics Using IBM SPSS Statistics" has received mixed reviews from customers. While some praised the condition of the book and its easy-to-understand writing style, others found the author's attempt at humor confusing and distracting. One customer expressed satisfaction with the condition of the book, stating that it came in better condition than expected and was pleased with the overall experience. Another customer appreciated the quick delivery of the book, receiving it even before the expected ship date. The book's author was also praised for their enjoyable writing style, making the subject of statistics more entertaining for some readers. One customer mentioned that they learned more from this book than from their other stats classes. However, the attempt at humor by the author received criticism from a few customers. Some found that the humor ended up confusing the concepts in research statistics, and they preferred simpler and more direct texts. Additionally, the frequent use of datasets that focused on women's bodies was seen as bordering on sexist by a customer, causing them to devote mental energy to proving that women can do math. Overall, the "Discovering Statistics Using IBM SPSS Statistics" receives a mix of positive and negative feedback. While it is praised for its condition, writing style, and usefulness in learning SPSS, the author's attempt at humor and the choice of datasets have been criticized. Potential buyers should Consider their preference for humor and the relevance of dataset topics when deciding if this book is the right fit for them.