Social Statistics For A Diverse Society [With Cdrom] » (5th Edition)

Chava Frankfort-Nachmias is an Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee where she teaches courses in research methods, statistics and Women Studies. She is the author of Research Methods in the Social Sciences (with David Nachmias) and numerous publications on ethnicity and development, urban revitalization and women in Israel.
Rev. 6.27.08

This updated edition seeks to be as user-friendly as possible by streamlining chapters and emphasizing computer use for those with math anxiety. Frankfort-Nachmias (U. of Wisconsin) and Leon- Guerrero (Pacific Lutheran U.) focus on applying statistical techniques to issues of social concern, e.g., racial/ethnic categories. The text includes chapter exercises utilizing the SPSS statistical package, a basic math review, and standard statistical tables. The CD contains SPSS version 13.0 with updated demos and exercises. Dates of previous iterations are not given. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR