Statistics and Data Analysis for Social Science - Softcover

Krieg, Eric J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0205728278 ISBN 13: 9780205728275

Publisher: Pearson, 2011

Synopsis

For a one-semester, undergraduate introductory course in social statistics.

 

Statistical tools for understanding the social world.

 

This first edition text seeks to answer the question, universally asked by the social science student, “Why statistics?” The author introduces only those statistical concepts that are necessary to understand, interpret, and present social science research.  All concepts are introduced in the context of a social science application, and strong emphasis is placed on demonstrating what data “looks like,” as opposed to giving theoretical explanations. Complexity of calculations is reduced to those elements necessary for understanding the statistical concept.  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.

 

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About this title

About the Author

Eric J. Krieg is an Associate Professor of Sociology at Buffalo State College in Buffalo, NY. In addition to statistics, he teaches courses on research methods, social problems, theory, and globalization. An environmental sociologist, his work in the field of environmental justice and the unequal distribution of ecological hazards appears in numerous journals. A more recent area of interest is the sociology of food and food systems with an emphasis on milk production and the alternative dairy movement.

From the Back Cover

• Introduces only those statistical concepts that are necessary to understand, interpret, and present social science research
• Complexity of calculations are reduced to those elements necessary for understanding the concept
• All concepts are introduced in the context of a social science application; text regularly answers the question, “Why statistics?”
• Interspersed practice questions (with answers) provide incremental checks of student understanding
• Graphical presentation and emphasis on what data “looks like” takes the place of theoretical explanations
• Friendly, conversational writing style, and open, workbook-like design reduce anxiety
• Pedagogy features to help with student learning:
  • Now You Try It exercises: After a statistical concept is introduced, the student is given a few practice exercises to reinforce understanding. Answers to these exercises are provided at the end of the chapter.
  • Uses/Misuses: Encourages students to be informed consumers of statistical information, by giving real examples of how statistics can inform or deceive.
  • Eye on the Applied: Takes an important concept from the chapter and provides a case study example.
  • Integrating Technology boxes: Shows how statistical software can be used to analyze and display data.  Step-by-step instruction for SPSS will be provided in a supplementary technology manual.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0205728278
• ISBN 13: 9780205728275
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 416