Elementary Statistics in Social Research (9th Edition)

A best-selling introduction to statistical analysis in the social sciences written to be understandable to a broad range of readers, particularly those without a strong background in mathematics. This book provides the right balance of conceptual understanding and step-by-step computational techniques. It also offers clear, logical explanations for the rationale and use of statistical methods in social research. Designed for those entering a field of sociological study and wanting to learn statistical analysis.

This best-selling introduction to statistical analysis in the social sciences provides the right balance of conceptual understanding and step-by-step computational techniques.

Every edition is thoroughly updated. Some exciting new features updated in this edition:

• Problem sets have been revised and expanded, with many new problems from many fields of study: sociology, political science, psychology, economics, education, criminal justice, urban planning, health and medicine, etc.
• Examples have been updated throughout with the most recent data available from government and private sources.
• New boxed inserts, Practical and Statistical, give examples of how statistical measures are applied in everyday life.