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Elementary Statistics in Social Research, 10/e

Elementary Statistics in Social Research, 10/e

Author(s):
  • Jack Levin
  • James Alan Fox
    • Author: Jack Levin
    • ISBN:9788131704028
    • Price: Rs. 450.00
    • Pages:530
    • Imprint:Pearson Education
    • Binding:Paperback
    • Status:Available


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    This best-selling introduction to statistical analysis in the social sciences provides the right balance of conceptual understanding and step-by-step computational techniques.

    Table of Content

    1. Why the Social Researcher Uses Statistics.
    1. DESCRIPTION.
      1. Organizing the Data.
      2. Measures of Central Tendency.
      3. Measures of Variability.
    2. FROM DESCRIPTION TO DECISION MAKING.
      1. Probability and the Normal Curve.
      2. Samples and Populations.
    3. DECISION MAKING.
      1. Testing Differences Between Means.
      2. Analysis of Variance.
      3. Nonparametric Tests of Significance.
    4. FROM DECISION MAKING TO ASSOCIATION.
      1. Correlation.
      2. Regression Analysis.
      3. Nonparametric Measures of Correlation.
      4. Applying Statistical Procedures to Research Problems.

    Salient Features

    • Written to be understandable to a broad range of students, particularly those without a strong background in mathematics.
    • 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.
    • “Looking at the Larger Picture” boxed feature helps deepen student understanding of statistical methods.
    • Contains alternative and group formulas, as well as some non-parametric tests that are not covered in the Essentials version of this book by the same authors.