Provides an understanding of statistics in the social sciences.
 
This best-selling introduction to statistical analysis in the social sciences provides the right balance of conceptual understanding and step-by-step computational techniques. The twelfth edition of Elementary Statistics in Social Research is written to be understandable to all readers, particularly those without a strong background in mathematics.
 
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Learning Goals
Upon completing this book, readers will be able to:
Develop an understanding of the importance of statistics in the social sciences.
 

Features
Accommodates students – Written to be understandable to a broad range of students, particularly those without a strong background in mathematics.
Illustrations – Detailed step-by-step illustrations of statistical procedures are located at important points throughout the text.
Clear, logical explanations – Explanations that give the rationale and use of statistical methods in social research.
“Looking at the Larger Picture” boxes – This feature helps deepen student understanding of statistical methods.
Alternative and group formulas – As well as some non-parametric tests.
Supports use of SPSS – Includes SPSS problem sets at the end of chapters and an Introduction to SPSS in an appendix.