Social Measurement: Current Issues

Measurement in social science research has only recently begun to command attention. With a shift in attitudes towards causal modelling and the use of parametric statistics, interest in formal measurement models has grown. Bohrnstedt and Borgatta aim to stimulate further theoretical research into sociological measurement, and to provide examples of how these techniques can be applied in research. This timely compilation will benefit those who are interested in quantitative methods, particularly researchers, educators, and advanced students in the social sciences.

Politics & Social Sciences

Bohrnstedt, George W.

Borgatta, Edgar

Social Sciences

Sage Publications, Inc.

Statistics for social data analysis

Science & Math

Mathematics

F.E. Peacock Publishers

The fourth edition of STATISTICS FOR SOCIAL DATA ANALYSIS continues to show students how to apply statistical methods to answer research questions in various fields. Throughout the text, the authors underscore the importance of formulating substantive hypotheses before attempting to analyze quantitative data. An important aspect of this text is its realistic, hands-on approach. Actual datasets are used in most examples, helping students understand and appreciate what goes into the research process. The book focuses on the continuous-discrete distinction in considering the level at which a variable is measured. Rather than dwelling on the four conventional levels-of-measurement distinctions, the authors discuss statistics for analyzing continuous and discrete variables separately and in combination.

<p>The fourth edition of STATISTICS FOR SOCIAL DATA ANALYSIS continues to show students how to apply statistical methods to answer research questions in various fields. Throughout the text, the authors underscore the importance of formulating substantive hypotheses before attempting to analyze quantitative data. An important aspect of this text is its realistic, hands-on approach. Actual datasets are used in most examples, helping students understand and appreciate what goes into the research process. The book focuses on the continuous-discrete distinction in considering the level at which a variable is measured. Rather than dwelling on the four conventional levels-of-measurement distinctions, the authors discuss statistics for analyzing continuous and discrete variables separately and in combination.</p>

Statistics for Social Data Analysis, 4th Edition

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Knoke, David

Mee, Alisa Potter

Psychology & Counseling

Wadsworth Publishing

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