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Learning Statistics: A Manual for Sociology Students helps students learn and retain important statistical concepts. New graduates face numerous challenges when applying statistics in the workplace. This text presents a unique and class-tested set of pedagogical tools that increase learning and retention, and prepare students for real-world application.
In the real world decisions are often made in conditions of uncertainty. Decision makers examine data generated through scientific sampling, which is a cost-effective means of generating information. This book addresses the selection, use, and interpretation of statistical tools, in conjunction with the presentation of effective results aimed at supporting practical decision-making. In essence, the book is based on the idea that you learn statistics by doing statistics.
The approach of Learning Statistics is three-fold. It is computer-based. It assumes that problems are client-driven and create conditions of uncertainty. It is designed with a conceptual umbrella over empirical assignments. Students will achieve key learning outcomes including:
This comprehensive text addresses major concepts in classical statistics. It serves as a bridge between the classroom and the office.
In the real world decisions are often made in conditions of uncertainty. Decision makers examine data generated through scientific sampling, which is a cost-effective means of generating information. This book addresses the selection, use, and interpretation of statistical tools, in conjunction with the presentation of effective results aimed at supporting practical decision-making. In essence, the book is based on the idea that you learn statistics by doing statistics.
The approach of Learning Statistics is three-fold. It is computer-based. It assumes that problems are client-driven and create conditions of uncertainty. It is designed with a conceptual umbrella over empirical assignments. Students will achieve key learning outcomes including:
- Grasping the conceptual foundation that underlies inferential statistics;
- Understanding basic descriptive and inferential tools within a decision-making framework;
- Selecting appropriate statistical tools, such as graphing, correlation, and simple regression, for specific tasks;
- Using software packages to support data analysis.
This comprehensive text addresses major concepts in classical statistics. It serves as a bridge between the classroom and the office.
| ISBN-13 | 9781609274795 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 1609274792 |
| Weight | 1.16 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 7.00 x 0.58 x 10.00 In |
| List Price | $94.60 |
| Edition | 2nd Edition |
| Format | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Pages | 276 pages |
| Publisher | Cognella Academic Publishing |
| Published On | 2013-01-30 |
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