RESEARCH METHODS & STATISTICS A CRITICAL THINKING APPROACH 5th Edition successfully illustrates the integration between statistics & research methods by demonstrating the ways to use statistics in analyzing data collected during research This combined book adopts an inviting narrative style that speaks directly to readers & draws them into the material helping them overcome the initial apprehension they may feel at the prospect of learning both subject areas at once Focusing on the logic of the process & the methodology aspect of research Jackson incorporates a friendly critical-thinking approach & presents examples & exercises to which readers can relate