Statistics and Data Analysis for Social Science
, by Krieg, Eric J.Note: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9780205728275 | 0205728278
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 2/22/2011
For a one-semester, undergraduate introductory course in social statistics. #xA0; Statistical tools for understanding the social world. #xA0; This first edition text seeks to answer the question, universally asked by the social science student, #x1C;Why statistics?#x1D; The author introduces only those statistical concepts that are necessary to understand, interpret, and present social science research.#xA0; All concepts are introduced in the context of a social science application, and strong emphasis is placed on demonstrating what data #x1C;looks like,#x1D; as opposed to giving theoretical explanations. Complexity of calculations is reduced to those elements necessary for understanding the statistical concept.#xA0; Optional technology use is paired with the core elements of the course, making this text a pragmatic and engaging introduction to the practice of social statistics.