Investigating the social world the process and practice of research

• Main Author: Schutt, Russell K. (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Boston Pine Forge Page 2001
• Edition: 3rd ed
• Series: The Pine Forge Press series in research methods and statistics
• Subjects: Social sciences > Research; Social problems > Research
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• Physical Description: xxix, 445 pages illustrations 23 cm. 1 compact disk [4 3/4 in.]
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 0761987274; 9780761987277

This groundbreaking textbook uses real-world research examples and data to provide a revealing introduction to social science statistics. The Third Edition of this widely adopted text effectively links social issues and sociological concepts with statistical techniques. Realizing that students may lack a substantial math background, or suffer from "math anxiety syndrome," the material in this book is presented using straightforward prose that emphasizes intuition, logic, and common sense rather than rote memorization. Throughout the text instructors are provided with resources to support effective teaching: illustrations showing how statistical concepts are used to interpret social issues, guides for reading and interpreting the research literature, SPSS demonstrations, and a rich variety of exercises. The user-friendly, informal style of this innovative text has been widely applauded by students and instructors alike.