{"product_id":"introduction-to-social-statistics-isbn-9781405169028","title":"Introduction to Social Statistics","description":"\u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Social Statistics\u003c\/i\u003e 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.  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLively 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 research\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrates how more than one statistical method can be used to approach a research question\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnhanced 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 chapter\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupported by a website containing instructor materials including chapter-by-chapter PowerPoint slides, answers to exercises, and an instructor guide\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisit \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.wiley.com\/go\/dietz\"\u003ewww.wiley.com\/go\/dietz\u003c\/a\u003e for additional student and instructor resources.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Tables vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Figures xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface: A Strategy for Approaching Quantitative Analysis xxv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 An Introduction to Quantitative Analysis 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Some Basic Concepts 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Displaying Data One Variable at a Time 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Describing Data 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Plotting Relationships and Conditional Distributions 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Causation and Models of Causal Effects 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Probability 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Sampling Distributions and Inference 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Using Sampling Distributions: Confidence Intervals 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Using Sampling Distributions: Hypothesis Tests 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 The Subtle Logic of Analysis of Variance 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Goodness of Fit and Models of Frequency Tables 396\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Bivariate Regression and Correlation 435\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Basics of Multiple Regression 476\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Summary of Variables Used in Examples 513\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Mathematics Review 520\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C: Statistical Tables 526\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of Key Terms 534\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 546\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 559\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eThomas Dietz\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Sociology and Director of the Environmental Science and Policy Program at \u003cst1:placetype w:st=\"on\"\u003e\u003cst1:placetype w:st=\"on\"\u003eMichigan\u003c\/st1:placetype\u003e \u003cst1:placetype w:st=\"on\"\u003eState\u003c\/st1:placetype\u003e \u003cst1:placetype w:st=\"on\"\u003eUniversity\u003c\/st1:placetype\u003e\u003c\/st1:placetype\u003e. He has 20 years’ experience teaching introductory social statistics and his books include \u003ci\u003eEssentials of Social Research\u003c\/i\u003e (with Linda Kalof and Amy Dan, 2008), \u003ci\u003eNew Tools for Environmental Protection\u003c\/i\u003e (edited with Paul C. Stern, 2002), \u003ci\u003eEnvironmentally Significant Consumption\u003c\/i\u003e (edited with Paul C. Stern et al., 1997), and \u003ci\u003eHandbook for Environmental Planning\u003c\/i\u003e (edited with James McEvoy, 1977).  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eLinda Kalof\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Sociology at \u003cst1:placetype w:st=\"on\"\u003e\u003cst1:placetype w:st=\"on\"\u003eMichigan\u003c\/st1:placetype\u003e \u003cst1:placetype w:st=\"on\"\u003eState\u003c\/st1:placetype\u003e \u003cst1:placetype w:st=\"on\"\u003eUniversity\u003c\/st1:placetype\u003e\u003c\/st1:placetype\u003e. With 15 years of experience teaching introductory social statistics and research methods, she has won two university teaching awards and her books include \u003ci\u003eEssentials of Social Research\u003c\/i\u003e (with Amy Dan and Thomas Dietz, 2008), \u003ci\u003eLooking at Animals in Human History\u003c\/i\u003e (2007), \u003ci\u003eA Cultural History of Animals\u003c\/i\u003e (edited with Brigitte Resl, 2007), \u003ci\u003eThe Animals Reader\u003c\/i\u003e (edited with Amy Fitzgerald, 2007), and \u003ci\u003eThe Earthscan Reader in Environmental Values\u003c\/i\u003e (edited with Terre Satterfield, 2005). 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 \u003cst1:place w:st=\"on\"\u003e\u003cst1:country-region w:st=\"on\"\u003eUS\u003c\/st1:country-region\u003e\u003c\/st1:place\u003e states have high homicide rates while in others the occurrence of a homicide is very rare?  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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:  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThree 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 research  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessible 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 question  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor enhanced learning, includes a ‘walk-through’ of statistical concepts, applications, features, and advanced topics boxes, and a ‘What Have We Learned’ section at the end of each chapter  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupported by a website containing instructor materials including chapter-by-chapter PowerPoint slides, answers to exercises, and an instructor guide \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  This is a lively and very user-friendly book that makes students comfortable with what is usually considered a fearsome task: learning statistics.  \"This extremely well organized and clearly written text provides a solid grounding in the craft of quantitative analysis and a focus on tools actually used by practicing social scientists. 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