The Melody of Statistics (IBM SPSS - 2nd Edition): A practical guide on how to conduct and interpret statistical tests like a rockstar using IBM SPSS.

Learn Statistics Like a Rockstar Using Only IBM SPSS.

If statistics gives you stage fright, this book will turn you into a confident performer.
Written by Prof. Francisco Tigre Moura and Prof. Silke Jütte, The Melody of Statistics helps you master data analysis with humor, clarity, and a musical twist.

After the first edition became a student favorite, downloaded thousands of times worldwide, the IBM SPSS Edition of the 2nd Edition is finally here, fine-tuned for students who use SPSS to analyze data.

Ps: Prefer a different software? Also available for Microsoft Excel and SAS.

What You’ll Learn (and Actually Understand)

This e-book walks you step-by-step through how to conduct and interpret the most common statistical tests using IBM SPSS, even if you have never opened the software before.
Each test is explained through real examples, humor, and music-inspired metaphors that make statistics surprisingly approachable.

You’ll learn how to run and interpret:

• Descriptive Statistics (means, frequencies, standard deviation)
• Chi-Square Test (association between categorical variables)
• Correlation Test (relationship between quantitative variables)
• Independent Samples t-Test
• Paired Samples t-Test
• ANOVA (Analysis of Variance)
• Cronbach’s Alpha (internal consistency and reliability)

Every chapter includes step-by-step SPSS instructions, screenshots, and access to a downloadable dataset so you can replicate every example yourself.

Why Students Love It

• Clear, simple, and genuinely fun to read
• Each chapter named after an iconic song (“Just the Two of Us,” “Predictable,” “Nothing Else Matters,” “We Are the Champions”)
• Explains complex concepts with stories, not formulas
• Includes a Spotify playlist to keep you motivated while running analyses

Perfect For

• Bachelor’s and Master’s students in social sciences, business, and marketing
• Anyone writing a thesis or research project using SPSS
• Professors looking for a student-friendly teaching resource
• Students who feel lost or anxious when opening SPSS

What’s New in the 2nd Edition

• Expanded and simplified explanations of significance testing (p-values)
• Step-by-step SPSS commands for every statistical test
• Updated datasets for practice and replication
• Cleaner visual layout and improved flow