Elementary Statistics in Social Research - Couverture rigide

Levin, Jack A.; Fox, James Alan

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0321044606 ISBN 13 : 9780321044600

Editeur : Pearson, 2000

Synopsis

This best-selling text in the field provides a broad, fluent introduction to statistics for students in the social sciences ― especially those with a limited background in mathematics. Focusing on the “hows” and “whys” of statistics, Levin and Fox integrate theory and practice with detailed step-by-step illustrations of statistical procedures. Clear explanations of statistical concepts are also provided. A review of basic mathematics, statistical tables, a list of formulas, and a glossary of terms are located in the appendixes at the end of the book.

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture

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

Every edition is thoroughly updated. Some exciting new features updated in this edition:

• Problem sets have been revised and expanded, with many new problems from many fields of study: sociology, political science, psychology, economics, education, criminal justice, urban planning, health and medicine, etc.
• Examples have been updated throughout with the most recent data available from government and private sources.
• New boxed inserts, Practical and Statistical, give examples of how statistical measures are applied in everyday life.

Présentation de l'éditeur

This best-selling text in the field provides a broad, fluent introduction to statistics for students in the social sciences — especially those with a limited background in mathematics. Focusing on the “hows” and “whys” of statistics, Levin and Fox integrate theory and practice with detailed step-by-step illustrations of statistical procedures. Clear explanations of statistical concepts are also provided. A review of basic mathematics, statistical tables, a list of formulas, and a glossary of terms are located in the appendixes at the end of the book.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pearson
• Date d'édition: 2000
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0321044606
• ISBN 13: 9780321044600
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 465
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: Riccardo Bacigalupo; riccardo.bacigalupo@sanoma.it; ; Sanoma Italia Via Arconati, 1 �; Milano; 20135; Italie