Statistics: A Tool for Social Research and Data Analysis

by Joseph F. Healey

Extremely student friendly, Healey's STATISTICS: A TOOL FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH AND DATA ANALYSIS, 11e, equips you with a solid understanding of statistical fundamentals and their practical application to current social issues -- no advanced math knowledge required. The text breaks down even the most complex material to help you master key concepts and develop the skills you need as a professional in a social science field -- or simply to become a "statistically literate" consumer of social research. Everyday examples illustrate that statistics are not just abstract mathematical constructs, but they have practical value in government, education, business, media, politics, sports and more. Research examples in every chapter include the same "real data" used by professionals across various fields to make evidence-based decisions. Also available: MindTap digital learning solution.

Genres: Nonfiction, Textbooks, Grad School

592 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1990

Reviews

[Lauren McDonald · Rating 1 out of 5]

again, really great information with lots of relevant topics, just do NOT want Goodreads thinking I actually WANT to read more books like this :)))

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

standard textbook using words to describe numbers. not my thing, but i suppose it would be a valuable tool for folks who understand the description of mathematical formulas in a narrative format.

[Rain · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent book that is incredibly conducive in social science research. Healey did not need to hide behind complicated words to show his admirable intelligence on the topics covered.

[Tonya · Rating 2 out of 5]

Boring!

[Giska Raissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read the 10th edition. It's helpful especially for the beginner who wants to learn the basic of statistics.

[Alejandro Sánchez · Rating 1 out of 5]

I'm using the ninth edition in a statistics course, but it worries me the "flexibility" of the author about what is measurable: for example, in chapter 10, introducing ANOVA, it uses an example with two nomial variables (or an ordinal, at best), while just two lines before it stated ANOVA can only be used with interval-ratio variables... the solution? "Suppose we administered a scale that measures support for capital punishment at the interval-ratio level"

[Saskia P · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was so nervous for my mandatory statistics class but thankfully I passed with an 82! This book made it really easy to understand statistics. It breaks everything down so that you can go over each step until you understand the equations. Now I can do stats equations on paper and know how to use SPSS program 👌🏽

[Maddy M-N · Rating 3 out of 5]

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