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The Data Game: Controversies in Social Science Statistics
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher M E Sharpe Inc
Publication date September 15, 2012
Pages 309
Binding Paperback
Edition 4th
Book category Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13 9780765629807
ISBN-10 0765629801
Dimensions 0.75 by 6 by 9 in.
Weight 1 lbs.
Original list price $44.95
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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.



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With Mark H. Maier | 4th edition from M E Sharpe Inc (October 8, 2012)
9780765629791 | details & prices | 309 pages | 6.25 × 9.25 × 0.75 in. | 1.26 lbs | List price $158.00
About: This book introduces students to the collection, uses, and interpretation of statistical data in the social sciences.
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With Mark H. Maier | 4th edition from M E Sharpe Inc (September 15, 2012)
9780765629807 | details & prices | 309 pages | 6.00 × 9.00 × 0.75 in. | 1.00 lbs | List price $44.95
About: This book introduces students to the collection, uses, and interpretation of statistical data in the social sciences.

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