Applying Social Statistics: An Introduction to Quantitative Reasoning in Sociology
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Applying Social Statistics: An Introduction to Quantitative Reasoni...
Book Details:
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Author: Jay Alan Weinstein
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Publisher: Rawat Publications
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Language: English
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Edition: 2010
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ISBN: 9780742563735
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Pages: 448
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Cover: Hardcover
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Dimensions: 9.0 x 7.2 x 1.3 inches
About the Book
Applying Social Statistics by Jay Alan Weinstein is a foundational guide for sociology students seeking to understand and apply statistical reasoning within the context of sociological research. While covering core statistical topics—such as descriptive and inferential statistics, central tendency, dispersion, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, correlation, and regression—the book's focus is unique: it emphasizes how and why sociologists use statistics, rather than treating statistics as a purely technical subject.
Designed to answer the essential question, “what's it for?”, the book includes practical essays and exercises that tightly integrate sociological theory and quantitative reasoning. Weinstein’s accessible writing style encourages students not just to learn the principles, but to actively apply them. The book also features extensive SPSS and Internet-based applications, enhancing its relevance for modern learners.
Ideal for undergraduate and graduate sociology courses, this book bridges the gap between statistical technique and sociological insight.
