Quantitative Data Analysis with SPSS Release 10 for Windows: A Guide for Social Scientists
Author Description
This latest edition of this best-selling textbook has been completely updated to accommodate the needs of users of SPSS Release 10 for Windows. As with previous editions, Alan Bryman and Duncan Cramer provide a non-technical approach to quantitative data analysis and a user-friendly introduction to the widely used SPSS for Windows. They assume no previous familiarity with either statistics or computing, but take readers step-by-step through techniques, including: * Correlation * Simple and multiple regression * Multivariate analysis of variance and covariance * Factor analysis They also include a comprehensive range of exercises for further practice and cover issues such as sampling, statistical significance, conceptualisation and measurement and the selection of appropriate tests. For further information or to download the book's datasets, please visit the website: http://www.routledge.com/textbooks/titles/quant10.html
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THE THESIS
This text investigates the application of quantitative data analysis techniques within the social sciences using the SPSS Release 10 software environment. Authors Duncan Cramer and Alan Bryman utilize their academic expertise to provide a non-technical framework for researchers and students. The book presents a structured, step-by-step methodology designed to bridge the gap between statistical theory and practical computing, assuming no prior knowledge of either field.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comprehensive coverage of statistical techniques including correlation, simple and multiple regression, and multivariate analysis of variance.
- Practical guidance on research design elements such as sampling, conceptualization, and measurement selection.
- A pedagogical approach featuring step-by-step instructions for navigating the SPSS for Windows interface.
- A collection of exercises and supplementary datasets designed to reinforce technical proficiency and analytical comprehension.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and educators frequently identify this work as a foundational resource for social science students requiring an accessible entry point into statistical software. Readers often note the clarity of the prose, which successfully demystifies complex quantitative procedures for those without a strong mathematical background.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
2002-01-01
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Group
ISBN-10:
0203471547
ISBN-13:
9780203471548
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