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Applying Social Statistics
Jay Alan Weinstein
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Description for Applying Social Statistics
Paperback. Num Pages: 448 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JHB; JHBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 176 x 34. Weight in Grams: 844.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
448
Condition
New
Number of Pages
448
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780742563742
SKU
V9780742563742
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About Jay Alan Weinstein
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.
Reviews for Applying Social Statistics
Unlike most statistics textbooks, this text has 'Solution Centered Applications' of statistics as central components, helping students understand how statistics can be applied to real-life problems. The author's ability to explain even complex issues in a straightforward manner makes this text perfect for students new to (and afraid of) statistics and is equally useful for those needing a refresher.
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