Adventures in social research data analysis using IBM®SPSS®statistcics

• Main Authors: Babbie, Earl R. (Author), Wagner, III, William E. (Author), Zaino, Jeanne (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Thousand Oaks, California Sage Publications 2023
• Edition: EDITION ELEVEN
• Subjects: Social sciences > Statistical methods > Computer programs
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• Physical Description: xxv, 505 pages illustrations 28 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9781544398006; 154439800X

This text provides a practical, hands-on introduction to data conceptualization, measurement, and association through active learning. Students get step-by-step instruction on data analysis using the latest version of SPSS and the most current General Social Survey data. The text starts with an introduction to computerized data analysis and the social research process, then walks users through univariate, bivariate, and multivariate analysis using SPSS. The book contains applications from across the social sciences-sociology, political science, social work, criminal justice, health-so it can be used in courses offered in any of these departments. The Eleventh Edition uses the latest general Social Survey (GSS) data, and the latest available version of SPSS. The GSS datasets now offer additional variables for more possibilities in the demonstrations and exercises within each chapter