Frankfort-Nachmias: Social Statistics for a Diverse Society, 4th Edition, and Wagner

Frankfort-Nachmias: Social Statistics for a Diverse Society, 4th Edition, and Wagner
ISBN-10
1412953200
ISBN-13
9781412953207
Category
Social Science
Language
English
Published
2007-08-27
Publisher
SAGE Publications, Incorporated
Authors
Anna Leon-Guerrero, Chava Frankfort-Nachmias, III

Description

Using SPSS for Social Statistics and Research Methods serves as a guide for those interested in using SPSS software to aid in statistical data analysis. It can be used as a companion to a statistics or research methods course, or a stand-alone guide. The images and directions used in this book come from SPSS version 14.0. Key Features: Works with several kinds of computer files Uses General Social Survey (GSS) as the secondary data set Aids in the process of data analysis *This is NOT the edition that comes with the student version of SPSS software. To order that, please order ISBN: 978-1-4129-1793-3.* Written especially for undergraduate students taking their first course in social statistics, this highly accessible bestselling text has been thoroughly revised and updated with the latest General Social Survey data. This new Fourth Edition maintains the same informal, conversational writing style along with the many pedagogical features have led to the previous editions' widespread success. It also introduces new social issues, including more analysis of cultural diversity. The text includes resources designed to support effective teaching: illustrations showing how statistical concepts are used to interpret social issues, guides for reading and interpreting the research literature, SPSS demonstrations, and a rich variety of exercises. In this Fourth Edition, the authors have introduced a strong global perspective by using real-life examples from the International Social Survey Programme that help expand the students' analytical focus beyond the United States. New to the Fourth Edition: All new Student Study Site at http://www.pineforge.com/frankfort-nachmiasstudy4 with interactive quizzes and web exercises, e-flashcards, online research activities, links to SAGE journal articles and more! Moves the former Chapters 9 and 15 in the Third Edition to the CD, per reviewer suggestions Merges the former electronic chapters on ANOVA and extended treatments of regression and correlation into the textbook Includes expanded and updated datasets with new ISSP and GSS data Covers new social issues, including more on cultural diversity (e.g., same-sex marriages) Includes excerpts from journal articles on the website that explore various techniques and illustrate concepts presented in the text

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