Exploring Data and Statistics in the Social Sciences by Tom P... - 9781529628296

Exploring Data and Statistics in the Social SciencesAuthor(s): Tom Pering\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: SAGE Publications Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: SAGE Publications Ltd\nISBN-13: 9781529628296, 978-1529628296\nSynopsis\nDo you find mastering research and statistical methods in the vast field of social sciences daunting? This book serves as an accessible introduction, guiding you through the core concepts needed to navigate data with confidence. From designing a study to presenting results, this text goes back to basics and provides a modern approach to understanding statistics.\n\nThis first edition also offers:\n\nComprehensive Coverage: Explores essential statistical methods relevant to social sciences, from descriptive statistics to spatial and temporal pattern analysis.\nAn Accessible Writing Style: Engages students with a science communication approach, simplifying complex concepts.\nVisual Learning: Utilises figures and graphics to enhance understanding, making data presen.