When you feel you need advice about a task, you may find that a conversation with someone is the best way to get going. This is what Upgrade is for.
If you want explanations or models on a particular topic, take a look at some online materials. Much of the advice and materials on the web is excellent, from universities in the UK, US, Australia and elsewhere.
Introductory Statistics A/Z
This link will take you to an A-Z index - pick your topic from here.
Advanced Statistics
This will take you to HyperStat online textbook which has a comprehensive set of topics and examples. Use the lists on the left of each contents page to navigate yourself to the topic of your enquiry.
Hypothesis tests explained [130Kb PDF]
For a straightforward explanation of the theory behind hypothesis tests, take a look at this.
Statistical tests with SPSS
This set of materials with straightforward explanations and examples has been specially designed for Masters students at Brookes working with SPSS for their dissertations.
If you find any of this daunting, an Upgrade stats/maths tutor will be able to advise you.
