Introduction to Social Statistics: The Logic of Statistical Reasoning
- ISBN-10
- 140519636X
- ISBN-13
- 9781405196369
- Category
- Mathematics
- Pages
- 608
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2010-02-08
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell
- Authors
- Thomas Dietz, Linda Kalof
Description
Introduction to Social Statistics is a basic statistics text with a focus on the use of models for thinking through statistical problems, an accessible and consistent structure with ongoing examples across chapters, and an emphasis on the tools most commonly used in contemporary research. Lively introductory textbook that uses three strategies to help students master statistics: use of models throughout; repetition with variation to underpin pedagogy; and emphasis on the tools most commonly used in contemporary research Demonstrates how more than one statistical method can be used to approach a research question Enhanced learning features include a ‘walk-through’ of statistical concepts, applications, features, advanced topics boxes, and a ‘What Have We Learned’ section at the end of each chapter Supported by a website containing instructor materials including chapter-by-chapter PowerPoint slides, answers to exercises, and an instructor guide Visit www.wiley.com/go/dietz for additional student and instructor resources.
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- 2009-03-02
- 569 pages
- Paperback
- John Wiley & Sons
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Introduction to Social Statistics
Introduction to Social Statistics