Analyzing Quantitative Data: An Introduction for Social Researchers

This book offers a unique approach to quantitative research methods. Intended as a sequel to texts that emphasize the data collection process, this book escorts readers through organization of raw data, descriptive statistics, tests of significance, drawing conclusions, and techniques for writing re [...]
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This book offers a unique approach to quantitative research methods. Intended as a sequel to texts that emphasize the data collection process, this book escorts readers through organization of raw data, descriptive statistics, tests of significance, drawing conclusions, and techniques for writing research reports. "An Introduction to Data Analysis in the Social Sciences" serves as a resource for those who desire an applied, hands-on approach without cumbersome mathematics or detailed theory. It provides instruction in determining the appropriate statistical applications for one's project as well as step-by-step guidance in performing the tests and analyzing the results. SPSS subroutines are used throughout the book in an effort to illustrate the usefulness of computer calculations in the research process.