Social Statistics: An Introduction Using SPSS for Windows - Hardcover

Kendrick, J. Richard

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0767410017 ISBN 13: 9780767410014

Publisher: Mayfield Publishing Co ,U.S., 2000

Synopsis

This introductory statistics text intended for the social sciences presents basic concepts and procedures in statistical analysis and integrates SPSS demonstrations and exercises throughout the book.

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SPSS integration. This text is the first to fully integrate the learning of statistical concepts with learning about the SPSS program and the 1996 General Social Survey. Students read examples interwoven with explanations of statistical concepts, and perform relevant functions in the most current version of SPSS using real data from the General Social Survey.
Emphasis on the interpretation and analysis of statistics through a) orientation to a research question which the statistics will help answer; b) real-world examples of how statistics are used and interpreted; and c) examples of how to interpret and write about data followed by opportunities for students to practice their own analytical skills.
Coverage of statistical computation (both manual and computer-assisted). The book integrates manual computations with instructions for using SPSS to do computer-assisted statistical computations.
Two appendixes that include SPSS shortcuts and information on using advanced features of SPSS.
Effective pedagogy.
- 'Skills Practice' exercises give students the opportunity to apply the new statistical concept and immediately re-enforce core information.

- 'News to Use' sections include examples of research from newspapers, magazines, and the Internet. They demonstrate how statistics are used in everyday life and, at the same time, provide models for the analysis and interpretation of data.

- 'Avoiding Common Pitfalls' boxes throughout the text provide students with tips for overcoming common pitfalls encountered in doing statistical computation or interpretation.

- General exercises and SPSS exercises at the end of each chapter represent a range of conceptual, computational, and computer-related exercises to help students review and practice.

Edition details

• Publisher: Mayfield Publishing Co ,U.S.
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0767410017
• ISBN 13: 9780767410014
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 640