Using Statistical Methods in Social Science Research with a Complete SPSS Guide, Second Edition (without disc) - Softcover

Soleman H. Abu-Bader

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1935871021 ISBN 13: 9781935871026

Publisher: Lyceum Books, 2011

Synopsis

All too often, students detect gaps between what they learn in research or data analysis courses and how it relates to real-world practice. In Using Statistical Methods in Social Science Research, Professor Abu-Bader provides the necessary links between the classroom and the office. He provides a step-by-step description of the process social science students need to clearly organize, choose a test or statistical technique, analyze,interpret,and report their research findings.

Professor Abu-Bader focuses on the purpose, rational, and assumptions made by each statistical test. Research examples clearly display the applicability and function of each statistical test in real-world practice. Using Statistical Methods not only guides social scientists through different tests, but also provides students and researchers alike with information that will help them in their own practice.

Few other statistical texts are as readable and well developed; First edition users praise the inclusion of practical examples and detailed coverage of how to utilize SPSS itself.

About this title

About the Author

Soleman H. Abu-Bader (PhD, University of Utah; MSW, Augsburg College) is professor of social work at Howard University. He has worked as a social work practitioner and researcher. He is the author of several empirical research articles that focus on the elderly, mental health, welfare, and organizational behavior.

Review

The text is comprehensive and provides easy-to-follow, practical applications for statistical methods, as well as the theory that undergirds each test. The hands on, SPSS tutorial orientation of the text encourages students to dive in and start swimming. --Sherri Seyfried, Chicago State University

This book is a significant contribution to the pedagogical literature in this area, and one that I am planning on continuing using. . . . The strongest part is its integration of basic stats with the use of the SPSS software package, supported by detailed instructions for basic operations. Particularly helpful are the annotated screenshots, along with discussion of interpretation of findings, and the examples of how the results might be written up. --Christopher Hudson, Salem State College

This book is a significant contribution to the pedagogical literature in this area, and one that I am planning on continuing using. . . . The strongest part is its integration of basic stats with the use of the SPSS software package, supported by detailed instructions for basic operations. Particularly helpful are the annotated screenshots, along with discussion of interpretation of findings, and the examples of how the results might be written up. --Christopher Hudson, Salem State College

This book is a significant contribution to the pedagogical literature in this area, and one that I am planning on continuing using. . . . The strongest part is its integration of basic stats with the use of the SPSS software package, supported by detailed instructions for basic operations. Particularly helpful are the annotated screenshots, along with discussion of interpretation of findings, and the examples of how the results might be written up. --Christopher Hudson, Salem State College

Edition details

• Publisher: Lyceum Books
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1935871021
• ISBN 13: 9781935871026
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 394