Elementary Statistics In Social Research: The Essentials - Softcover

Levin, Jack A.; Fox, James Alan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0205375790 ISBN 13: 9780205375790

Publisher: Pearson, 2003

Synopsis

Adapted from the best-selling Elementary Statistics in Social Research, 9/e by Levin/Fox ((c) 2003), this exciting new resource provides a concise, uncomplicated introduction to statistics for the social sciences. Written to be understandable to a broad range of readers, particularly those without a strong background in mathematics, the book provides clear, logical explanations for the rationale and use of statistical methods in social research. Detailed step-by-step illustrations of statistical procedures are located at important points throughout the text.

About this title

About the Author:

Jack Levin, Ph.D. is the Brudnick Professor of Sociology and Criminology at Northeastern University in Boston, where he co-directs its Center on Violence and Conflict.  He has authored or co-authored 30 books, including the recently published volumes Serial Killers and Sadistic Murderers―Up Close and Personal and The Violence of Hate.   Dr. Levin was honored by the MassachusettsCouncil for Advancement and Support of Education as its “Professor of the Year.” He has spoken to a wide variety of community, academic, and professional groups, including the White House Conference on Hate Crimes, the Department of Justice, the Department of Education, OSCE’s Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (a membership of 59 countries) and the International Association of Chiefs of Police.

From the Back Cover:

Elementary Statistics in Social Research: The Essentials is a concise, uncomplicated introduction to statistics for the social sciences. Adapted from Levin and Fox's Elementary Statistics in Social Research, Ninth Edition ((c) 2003), the new text retains the clarity and step-by-step approach that have made the comprehensive book a best-seller.

Written to be understandable to a broad range of readers, particularly those without a strong background in mathematics, Elementary Statistics in Social Research: The Essentials provides clear, logical explanations for the rationale and use of statistical methods in social research. Detailed step-by-step illustrations of statistical procedures are located at important points throughout the text.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0205375790
• ISBN 13: 9780205375790
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 336