Wiley Introduction to Social Statistics: The Logic of Statistical Reasoning + CD

Introduction to Social Statistics is a basic statistics text with a focus on the use of models for thinking through statistical problems, an accessible and consistent structure with ongoing examples across chapters, and an emphasis on the tools most commonly used in contemporary research. Lively introductory textbook that uses three strategies to help students master statistics: use of models throughout; repetition with variation to underpin pedagogy; and emphasis on the tools most commonly used in contemporary researchDemonstrates how more than one statistical method can be used to approach a research questionEnhanced learning features include a 'walk-through' of statistical concepts, applications, features, advanced topics boxes, and a ‘What Have We Learned’ section at the end of each chapterSupported by a website containing instructor materials including chapter-by-chapter PowerPoint slides, answers to exercises, and an instructor guideVisit www.wiley.com/go/dietz for additional student and instructor resources. From the Inside Flap Why are some countries more likely than others to participate in environmental treaties? Why do some people feel animals have rights while others feel animals can be treated as objects? Why do some US states have high homicide rates while in others the occurrence of a homicide is very rare? With a relaxed and conversational writing style, ongoing examples, and complete exercises, this book shows how quantitative methods can help us to understand social questions and contemporary issues. Its special features include:Three strategies to help students master statistics: use of models throughout; repetition with variation to underpin pedagogy; and emphasis on the tools most commonly used in contemporary researchAccessible and consistent structure to guide students through the text, with ongoing examples running across chapters, showing how more than one statistical method can be used to approach a research questionFor enhanced learning it includes a ‘walk-through’ of statistical concepts, applications, features, advanced topics boxes, and a ‘What Have We Learned’ section at the end of each chapterSupported by a website containing instructor materials including chapter-by-chapter PowerPoint slides, answers to exercises, and an instructor guideThis is a lively and very user-friendly book that makes students comfortable with what is usually considered a fearsome task: learning statistics. From the Back Cover Why are some countries more likely than others to participate in environmental treaties? Why do some people feel animals have rights while others feel animals can be treated as objects? Why do some US states have high homicide rates while in others the occurrence of a homicide is very rare? With a relaxed and conversational writing style, ongoing examples, and complete exercises, this book shows how quantitative methods can help us to understand social questions and contemporary issues. Its special features include:Three strategies to help students master statistics: use of models throughout; repetition with variation to underpin pedagogy; and emphasis on the tools most commonly used in contemporary researchAccessible and consistent structure to guide students through the text, with ongoing examples running across chapters, showing how more than one statistical method can be used to approach a research questionFor enhanced learning it includes a ‘walk-through’ of statistical concepts, applications, features, advanced topics boxes, and a ‘What Have We Learned’ section at the end of each chapterSupported by a website containing instructor materials including chapter-by-chapter PowerPoint slides, answers to exercises, and an instructor guideThis is a lively and very user-friendly book that makes students comfortable with what is usually considered a fearsome task: learning statistics. About the Author Thomas Dietz is Professor of Sociology and Dir