{"product_id":"exploring-data-an-introduction-to-data-analysis-for-social-scientists-paperback","title":"Exploring Data: An Introduction to Data Analysis for Social Scientists - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCatherine Marsh\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJane Elliott\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe updated edition of this classic text introduces a range of techniques for exploring quantitative data. Beginning with an emphasis on descriptive statistics and graphical approaches, it moves on in later chapters to simple strategies for examining the associations between variables using inferential statistics such as chi squared. The book has been substantially revised to include the most recent approaches to data analysis, and includes step-by-step instructions on using SPSS. All these techniques are illustrated with intriguing real examples, drawn from important social research over the past three decades, designed to illuminate significant sociological and political debates.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book shows how students can use quantitative data to answer various questions: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs it true that the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre crime rates really going down, and how can we tell?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow much alcohol do men and women really drink in an average week?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhich country in Europe has the highest average working hours?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReaders are encouraged to explore data for themselves, and are carefully guided through the opportunities and pitfalls of using statistical packages, as well as the numerous data sources readily available online.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable for those with no previous experience of quantitative data analysis, the second edition of Exploring Data will be invaluable to students across the social sciences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDownload answers to exercises in book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe updated edition of this classic text introduces a range of techniques for exploring quantitative data. Beginning with an emphasis on descriptive statistics and graphical approaches, it moves on in later chapters to simple strategies for examining the associations between variables using inferential statistics such as chi squared. The book has been substantially revised to include the most recent approaches to data analysis, and includes step-by-step instructions on using SPSS. All these techniques are illustrated with intriguing real examples, drawn from important social research over the past three decades, designed to illuminate significant sociological and political debates. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book shows how students can use quantitative data to answer various questions: \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cli\u003eIs it true that the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer?\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAre crime rates really going down, and how can we tell?\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow much alcohol do men and women really drink in an average week?\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhich country in Europe has the highest average working hours?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders are encouraged to explore data for themselves, and are carefully guided through the opportunities and pitfalls of using statistical packages, as well as the numerous data sources readily available online.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable for those with no previous experience of quantitative data analysis, the second edition of \u003ci\u003eExploring Data\u003c\/i\u003e will be invaluable to students across the social sciences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJane Elliott\u003c\/b\u003e is Research Director, Centre for Longitudinal Studies at the Institute of Education.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 305\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.5 x 6.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 22, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757203128608,"sku":"9780745622835","price":50.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/4487588a1ff993454163ac6d64aecd48.webp?v=1780096514","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/exploring-data-an-introduction-to-data-analysis-for-social-scientists-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}