I became a psychology student because Im curious about why people behave as they do. Why am I expected to study statistics? Statistics is one of the most useful elements of any psychology degree. This popular textbook will equip you with the tools needed not only to make sense of your own data & research but also to think critically about the research & statistics you will encounter in everyday life. Features include:
- Logical intuitive organization of key statistical concepts & tests with an emphasis on understanding which test to use & why
- Innovative graphic illustrations & insightful dialogues that help you to get to grips with statistics
- Concise easy-to-follow guidelines for making sense of SPSS
- COverage of more complex tests & concepts for when you need to dig deeper Making Sense of Data & Statistics in Psychology will help you design experiments analyse data with complete confidence & establish a solid grounding in statistics; it will become a valuable resource throughout your studies. Gerry Mulhern is Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Queens University Belfast UK & was President of the British Psychological Society from 2010 to 2011. Brian Greer is Adjunct Professor in the Graduate School of Education at Portland State University USA. He has taught statistics to psychology students for many years & has published widely on mathematics education. At www.palgrave.com/psychology/mulhern 2e students & lecturers will find a wealth of resources including additional data sets extra guidance on tests & lecture slides.



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This much-needed book examines the implications of the Every Child Matters (ECM) agenda for working with children. It analyses the key issues from the perspective of the different professions that make up the 'new children's workforce' & explores interprofessional considerations. It describes & analyses the Every Child Matters programme in relation to the wider social context for children with a consideration of inter-professional issues. The chapters give an overview of the recent history current position & main trends of the specific professions. It

Includes:: practice issues & case examples from health education social work playwork children's centres & early years. It is updated to take into account recent changes including the creation of the new Department of Children Schools & Families. It considers the opportunities & challenges presented by the current agenda including the possible implications for future multi-disciplinary working. Offering a clear guide to the implications of Every Child Matters on practice this book will be widely welcomed by tutors & practitioners alike enabling readers to make sense of the legislation & national guidance & to better understand the new agendas for children's services.

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Making Sense of Maths is the only series that develops conceptual understanding. This series will motivate engage & develop the conceptual understanding of students at KS3 & KS4. Students build their own problem solving strategies based on their understanding of the world around them which then support them to tackle functional questions. The write-in workbook provides students with an opportunity to consolidate & apply techniques they have learnt from the student book activities that build mathematical understanding from within real world contexts. Answers to the exercises are provided in the teacher book. Making Sense of Maths has been based on Realistic Maths Education (RME) & extensively trialled in KS3 & KS4 classrooms in the UK by a team from Manchester Metropolitan University. Use alongside existing resources or on its own Ideal for Year 10s heading for the C/D borderline Ideal for intervention groups Supports the move from modular to linear specifications by improving knowledge retention Provides support for good teaching & learning under the current Ofsted criteria ...

Each chapter's activities are hands-on & should make the book a useful & enjoyable experience. It will appeal to students & teachers as a one-stop shop for portfolio advice & support." Nursing Standard " This text is much needed. Clearly written & engaging this has the potential to become a gold standard portfolio text." Roger Watson Editor of Journal of Clinical Nursing & Professor of Nursing School of Nursing & Midwifery The University of Sheffield " Having read this book I feel that it is not only useful for nursing students but could be useful for qualified nurses who are working on their continuing professional development folder... As students progress through their course how they manage their time their attitude to learning & the goals they set for themselves may change. It is fitting therefore that the first chapter looks at learning in the context of portfolios &

Includes:: a time management desire for learning & self control questionnaire
- which although gives no definition to how the student manages their time could prove to be an interesting activity particularly if completed at the start of a year & then at the completion of the year." Joanne Starkes Nursing Student " Fiona Timmins has made the topic of nursing portfolios easy to understand with simple terms & many helpful activities throughout while still being easy to read. While covering everything from the purpose of portfolios content & structure to portfolios in operation this is a book that will greatly help anyone trying to produce a portfolio whether just starting or nearing the end of one...I will deffinately be refering to this book throughout my 3 years as a student nurse making my portfolio & would reccomend others to do so as well." Laura Franklin Nursing Student " Fiona Timmins has written a book which is not just usefull for student nurses but it also makes the topic easier to underst&. Throughout the text there are many activities for the reader to partake in. It covers key topics such as "portfolio content" & "portfolio structure". As a 2nd year nursing student i believe that this text is a valuble asset to any nursing students bookshelf as it is clear consise & makes what can be a very confusing subject appear much easier." Vicky Bain Nursing Student " Fiona Timmins has produced a book that is not only simple & easy to read but provides activities that enable the reader to think deeper about the information they include within their portfolio. Remember points dotted through each chapter provide quick & easy hints & tips to look back on while completing a portfolio.. . This is one book which I wish I had the chance to read in my first year but it will be a handy companion while I complete my portfolio. I will recommend this book to my fellow classmates & also students in the years bellow as they will defiantly benefit from this book." Leanne Haigh Nursing Student This accessible book provides a guide to the context of portfolio development & its importance not just to assessment but to the patient experience. All students undertaking pre-registration nursing qualifications are required to complete a portfolio as part of their formal assessment in order to bridge the gap between theory & practice & to provide evidence of achievements in practice. Fiona Timmins offers a handy guide to approaching putting together & developing an effective portfolio helping you answer questions like: What should be in my portfolio? How should I present it? How will my portfolio be assessed? Reflection points & portfolio examples make the book easy to use. Key topics covered include: Learning in the context of the portfolio The purpose of portfolios Reflection & reflective practice Competence in nursing Portfolio content Portfolio structure The portfolio in operation Making Sense of Portfolios is essential reading for all pre- & post-registration nursing students looking for a clear a"


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I would strongly advocate that it be made compulsory reading for everyone in Northern Ireland because for the first time it is our history all of it warts & all presented in a clear & understandable way Irish News First published ten years ago Making Sense of the Troubles is widely regarded as the most comprehensive considered & compassionate (Irish Times) history of the Troubles in Northern Irel&. Written by a distinguished journalist & a teacher of history in Northern Ireland it surveys the roots of the problems from 1921 onwards the descent into violence in the late 60s & the three terrible decades that followed. Mc Kittrick & Mc Vea have now fully updated the book to take into account the momentous events of the last ten years including the disbanding of the IRA Ian Paisleys deal with the Republicans & the historic power-sharing government in Belfast. ...

The accumulation of odds & ends of bar & rod is inevitable with any lathework but rather than throw them into an ever-growing scrap-box why not turn them into useful little tools to simplify & speed up future work? In this book Stan Bray describes twenty-two simple but useful adjuncts to the tool kit for bench & lathe use none taking any more than 3 to 4 hours or involving special materials yet each able to save considerable time in use as well as aiding accuracy. You may not see an immediate need for some of them but once made it is surprising how often they will be used. There is also the satisfaction of turning what might have been wasted into something useful & the knowledge that money has been saved. ...

Welcome to Chestnut Hill the boarding school where every girl's favourite subject is riding! Malory has found friendship & success at Chestnut Hill but she still feels like an outsider. When a new horse Tybalt joins the stable Malory is drawn to his wary & defensive nature. Malory has always trusted her instinct when it comes to horses but is she willing to bet her future at Chestnut Hill that Tybalt has what it takes to win? More titles available: THE NEW CLASS (9781407130750) HEART OF GOLD (9781407130774) & PLAYING FOR KEEPS (9781407130781). ...

Welcome to the delectable world of handmade confectionery! From decadent Chocolate Fudge to light-as-air Strawberry Lemonade Marshmallows Nina Wanat makes making sweets easy for everyone. With step-by-step photos she expertly guides you through readily available ingredients & tools as well as basic techniques such as tempering chocolate h&-rolling truffles & cooking sugar syrup. Once you learn these simple methods youll be ready to create irresistible sweets in your own kitchen. Whether youre looking for a traditional sweet treat or a contemporary confection something for a special occasion or to satisfy an everyday craving there is a delicious & beautiful recipe in Making Sweets thats just right for you! ...

Choosing to make your own soft furnishings is immensely satisfying; not only can you choose your own colour schemes fabric types & trims but these furnishings can usually be made at a fraction of the cost of shop-bought items. Making Table & Bed-Linen contains over 35 beautifully tailored projects to make. There are so many ways to dress a bed with traditional patchwork quilts modern duvets & colourful throws. For the dining area choose from elegant tablecloths quilted placemats or a stylish beaded applique tablerunner. There are ideas as well to co-ordinate chair covers with table decor. Whatever your level of ability Making Table & Bed-Linen contains plenty of projects to inspire your imagination to beautify your home. ...