Social Statistics: An Introduction Using SPSS (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

~ Richard J. Kendrick (Author)

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This introduction to social statistics, with clear, well-illustrated instructions for using SPSS software, emphasizes the interpretation of statistics and applications to real-world situations. Presents many opportunities to practice the computational skills for statistics, both manually and using the computer. The book integrates manual computations with instructions for using SPSS to do statistical computations. Anyone looking for an introduction to statistics for the social sciences.

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The second edition of Social Statistics has been reformatted, fully updated, and revised with new examples and new GSS data.

This introduction to social statistics, with clear, well-illustrated instructions for using SPSS software, emphasizes the interpretation of statistics and applications to real-world situations.

Concepts and computations are introduced in manageable segments, which are followed by opportunities to practice the computations manually and on the computer. “Avoiding Common Pitfalls” sections anticipate the ways students often get stuck or confused and offer solutions and helpful hints. “News to Use” sections offer examples from newspapers, magazines, and the Internet that show how statistics are used in everyday life and also provide models for the analysis and interpretation of data. The models are then applied to the relevant variables extracted from the most recent General Social Survey. All in all, no other introduction to statistics offers so much practical application to the world around us.

Product Details

• Paperback: 576 pages
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon; 2 edition (May 24, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0205395082
• ISBN-13: 978-0205395088
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #292,971 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Make sure you Read!, December 22, 2006

By	Lloyd W. Jones Jr. "ParanormalWorld" (New York) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I took this course from the author, it is difficult, but easier if you read and do all the Homework!