Understanding Statistics: An Introduction for the Social Sciences

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In this comprehensive introduction to using statistics in the social sciences, Daniel B Wright describes the most popular statistical techniques, explaining their basic principles and demonstrating their use in a wide range of social research.

The book is divided into four sections. Part One explains the theoretical relationship between statistics and research, outlining the place of statistics in the research process and introducing hypothesis testing. In Part Two the two t-tests are described in detail. This serves as a foundation for the rest of the book and develops skills that are called upon in later chapters. Part Three outlines the three main families of statistical tests - regression, analysis of variance, and two-variable tests. Finally, Part Four offers a guide to more advanced techniques.

Illustrated with examples from across the social sciences, Understanding Statistics combines step-by-step advice, assignments, chapter summaries and lists of further reading. It will be an ideal textbook for students across the social sciences.

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An accessible introduction to using statistics in the social sciences, describing the most popular statistical techniques, explaining their basic principles, and demonstrating their use in social research. Coverage includes the theoretical relationship between statistics and research, a detailed description of two t-tests, outlines of the main families of statistical tests, and advanced techniques. Includes chapter summaries, exercises, and selected answers. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780803979178
  • Publisher: SAGE Publications
  • Publication date: 1/14/1997
  • Pages: 238
  • Product dimensions: 6.14 (w) x 9.21 (h) x 0.56 (d)

Table of Contents

PART ONE Statistics in Social Science Research Introduction to Hypothesis Testing PART TWO Comparing the Means of Paired Data Comparing the Means of Two Groups PART THREE Introducing Regression and Correlation Comparing Many Means The Analysis of Variance Approach Comparing Proportions PART FOUR Advanced Techniques

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