Applying Social Statistics: An Introduction to Quantitative Reasoning in Sociology - Softcover

Weinstein, Jay Alan

 
9780742563742: Applying Social Statistics: An Introduction to Quantitative Reasoning in Sociology
Softcover
ISBN 10: 074256374X ISBN 13: 9780742563742
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2010

Synopsis

While Applying Social Statistics is 'about' social statistics and includes all of the topics generally covered in similar texts, it is first and foremost a book about how sociologists use statistics. Its emphasis is on statistical reasoning in sociology and on showing how these principles can be applied to numerous problems in a wide variety of contexts; to answer effectively the question 'what's it for.' A main learning objective is to help students understand how and why social statistics is used. Yet, Weinstein's style and substance recognize that it is of equal-or even greater-importance that they begin to learn how to apply these principles and techniques themselves.

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About the Author

Jay Weinstein is professor of sociology at Eastern Michigan University. A former president of the Society for Applied Sociology, he is the author of a number of articles and books, including Social Change: Third Edition.

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Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Publication date
2010
Language
English
ISBN 10 
074256374X
ISBN 13 
9780742563742
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
450

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