The Data Game - Controversies in Social Science Statistics (Paperback, 4th edition)

This book introduces students to the collection, uses, and interpretation of statistical data in the social sciences. It would suit all social science introductory statistics and research methods courses. Separate chapters are devoted to data in the fields of demography, housing, health, education, crime, the economy, wealth, income, poverty, labor, business statistics, and public opinion polling, with a concluding chapter devoted to the common problem of ambiguity. Each chapter includes multiple case studies illustrating the controversies, overview of data sources including web sites, chapter summary and a set of case study questions designed to stimulate further thought.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	September 2014
First published:	2013
Authors:	Mark Maier • Jennifer Imazeki
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	309
Edition:	4th edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-7656-2980-7
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social research & statistics > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > General
LSN:	0-7656-2980-1
Barcode:	9780765629807

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