The updated edition of this classic text introduces a range of
techniques for exploring quantitative data. Beginning with an
emphasis on descriptive statistics and graphical approaches, it
moves on in later chapters to simple strategies for examining the
associations between variables using inferential statistics such as
chi squared. The book has been substantially revised to include the
most recent approaches to data analysis, and includes step-by-step
instructions on using SPSS. All these techniques are illustrated
with intriguing real examples, drawn from important social research
over the past three decades, designed to illuminate significant
sociological and political debates.The book shows how students can
use quantitative data to answer various questions:
Is it true that the rich are getting richer and the poor are
getting poorer?
Are crime rates really going down, and how can we tell?
How much alcohol do men and women really drink in an average
week?
Which country in Europe has the highest average working
hours?
Readers are encouraged to explore data for themselves, and are
carefully guided through the opportunities and pitfalls of using
statistical packages, as well as the numerous data sources readily
available online.
Suitable for those with no previous experience of quantitative
data analysis, the second edition of Exploring Data will be
invaluable to students across the social sciences.
Visit the accompanying website at
www.politybooks.com/exploringdata for more materials.
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