Written especially for undergraduate students taking their first course in social statistics, this highly accessible bestselling text has been thoroughly revised and updated with the latest General Social Survey data. The new Fourth Edition maintains the same informal, conversational writing style along with the many pedagogical features have led to the previous editions' widespread success. It also introduces new social issues, including more analysis of cultural diversity. The text includes resources designed to support effective teaching: illustrations showing how statistical concepts are used to interpret social issues, guides for reading and interpreting the research literature, SPSS demonstrations, and a rich variety of exercises. The authors have introduced a strong global perspective by using real-life examples from the International Social Survey Programme that help expand the students' analytical focus beyond the United States.
- ISBN10 141291793X
- ISBN13 9781412917933
- Publish Date 21 September 2005
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 28 January 2009
- Publish Country US
- Imprint SAGE Publications Inc
- Edition 4th Revised edition
- Pages 616
- Language English