Software

https://www.graphpad.com/scientific-software/ Instat statistics software https://www.graphpad.com/scientific-software/instat/ https://www.graphpad.com/quickcalcs/ Basic free statistical analyses of Categorical data - Fisher's, Chi square, McNemar's, Sign test, CI of proportion, NNT (number needed to treat), kappa. Continuous data - Descriptive statistics, detect outlier, t test, CI of mean/difference/ratio/SD, multiple comparisons tests, linear regression. Statistical distributions and interpreting P values - Calculate P from t, z, r, F or chi-square, or vice-versa. View Binomial, Poisson or Gaussian distribution. Correct a P value for multiple comparisons and Bayes. Random numbers - Assign subjects to groups, simulate data. Chemical and radiochemical data - Create and convert molar solutions, convert moles & grams, radioactivity calculations.

Advanced Research Methods in the Built Environment

Knight A & Ruddock, L
2008
Advanced Research Methods in the Built Environment
Chichester: J Wiley & Sons Ltd
978-1-4051-6110-7



A series of chapters written by different researchers covering research practice. Possibly more suited for postgraduate researchers needing more in-depth coverage of the methods available.

Some suggested reading
Managing the Thesis (Alan Griffith & Paul Watson) p183 to 192
and
Getting your research published in refereed journals (Will Hughes) p193-206