"...a very useful resource for courses innonparametric statistics in which the emphasis is on applicationsrather than on theory. It also deserves a place in librariesof all institutions where introductory statistics courses aretaught." -CHOICEThis Second Edition presents a practical andunderstandable approach that enhances and expands the statisticaltoolset for readers. This book includes:* New coverage of the sign test and the Kolmogorov-Smirnovtwo-sample test in an effort to offer a logical and naturalprogression to statistical power* SPSS® (Version 21) software and updated screen captures todemonstrate how to perform and recognize the steps in the variousprocedures* Data sets and odd-numbered solutions provided in an appendix,and tables of critical values* Supplementary material to aid in reader comprehension, whichincludes: narrated videos and screen animations with step-by-stepinstructions on how to follow the tests using SPSS; online decisiontrees to help users determine the needed type of statistical test;and additional solutions not found within the book.