Description
Social Statistics for a Diverse Society, Ninth Edition
Statistics are the lens through which social scientists measure and understand structural social dynamics. Social Statistics for a Diverse Society is an introductory statistics text for sociology, criminal justice and public policy students, and Chava Frankfort-Nachmias, Anna Leon-Guerrero and Georgiann Davis write in a conversational style that values mathematical common sense over jargon.
Instead of calculating data points in a vacuum, readers work through statistical methods by analyzing real research questions about social differences, wealth gaps, demographic shifts and intersectional realities.
Quantitative research skills
- Bivariate and multivariate methods: a path from descriptive statistics to chi-square tests, analysis of variance and linear regression.
- Software walkthroughs for running basic computations in both IBM SPSS Statistics and Microsoft Excel.
- Reading academic tables: how to read, interpret and critique statistical tables inside peer-reviewed journals.
What is new in the ninth edition
- New data points and updated case studies reflecting recent demographic changes and social movements.
- A refreshed set of chapter-end review exercises with variable data.
- High-contrast statistical tables and charts for mapping normal curves and data distributions.
Book details
- Title: Social Statistics for a Diverse Society
- Authors: Chava Frankfort-Nachmias, Anna Leon-Guerrero and Georgiann Davis
- Edition: Ninth Edition
- Publisher: SAGE Publications
- ISBN-13: 9781544339733
- Format: Paperback
- Genre: Social Science Statistics Textbook
Questions buyers ask
Who is Social Statistics for a Diverse Society written for?
Sociology, criminal justice and public policy students taking an introductory statistics course, along with anyone who wants statistics explained through real social research questions.
Do I need a strong maths background?
No. The authors favor mathematical common sense over academic jargon, and problems are built around actual research questions rather than abstract equations.
Does it teach statistical software?
Yes. It includes walkthroughs for running basic computations in both IBM SPSS Statistics and Microsoft Excel.
What changed in the ninth edition?
New data points and case studies reflecting recent demographic changes and social movements, refreshed review exercises, and higher-contrast tables and charts.
What format does it ship in?
Paperback, ISBN 9781544339733, published by SAGE Publications.
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