Introduction to Statistics for Social Sciences

Colwell & Carter's Introduction to Statistics for Social Sciences was conceived specifically with Canadian students and instructors in mind. From its inception, this text was written with the understanding of the core reasons students suffer from ‘statistics anxiety’ and was designed to be an accessible and engaging companion for the one-semester introductory statistics class.  Early drafts of this text were reviewed by students who provided feedback on both readability and relevance. The result is a book that breaks the statistical language barrier between instructors and students. Using examples from a variety of social science disciplines, Colwell & Carter help students see the real world context of statistics. The authors encourage readers to interpret the results of calculations in the context of substantive social issues, while placing value on precision and accuracy.