The Joy of Stats
A Short Guide to Introductory Statistics in the Social Sciences, Second Edition
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Statistics, Science & Nature, Mathematics, Sociology
| Author: | Roberta Garner | ISBN: | 9781442693593 |
| Publisher: | University of Toronto Press, Higher Education Division | Publication: | July 1, 2010 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Roberta Garner |
| ISBN: | 9781442693593 |
| Publisher: | University of Toronto Press, Higher Education Division |
| Publication: | July 1, 2010 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
As a stand-alone text, a self-study manual, or a supplement to a lab manual or comprehensive text, The Joy of Stats is a unique and versatile resource. A "Math Refresher" section and self-assessment test offer a concise review of the needed math background. A "How-To?" section provides short, handy summaries of data analysis techniques and explains when to apply them. Each chapter offers key terms, numerous examples—including real-world data—practice exercises and answers, and verbal algorithms as well as formulas. The result is an unrivalled guide for students of social science as well as for practitioners and policy-makers.
The second edition has been revised throughout and includes many new examples. A new companion website, garnerjoyofstats.com, features a data set covering close to 120 countries and 10 variables, student exercises, and a full suite of instructor support materials, including power points for lectures, lab guides, and a test bank.
For more information visit www.garnerjoyofstats.com.
As a stand-alone text, a self-study manual, or a supplement to a lab manual or comprehensive text, The Joy of Stats is a unique and versatile resource. A "Math Refresher" section and self-assessment test offer a concise review of the needed math background. A "How-To?" section provides short, handy summaries of data analysis techniques and explains when to apply them. Each chapter offers key terms, numerous examples—including real-world data—practice exercises and answers, and verbal algorithms as well as formulas. The result is an unrivalled guide for students of social science as well as for practitioners and policy-makers.
The second edition has been revised throughout and includes many new examples. A new companion website, garnerjoyofstats.com, features a data set covering close to 120 countries and 10 variables, student exercises, and a full suite of instructor support materials, including power points for lectures, lab guides, and a test bank.
For more information visit www.garnerjoyofstats.com.
