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Integrated book and CD-ROM package emphasizes the logic of statistical procedures, fundamental concepts, and application of quantitative techniques to statistical problems. Every book is packaged with a free CD-ROM featuring Activities and Problem Generators that reinforce the key concepts that are most difficult for students. Users actively participate in experiments by directly manipulating data points and varying numerical values, and by observing real-time changes to graphs and equations. Sets of questions structure exploration. Problem Generators provide a wide variety of problems with worked solutions, helping students develop confidence in statistical analysis. Annotated icons link text content with practice opportunities on the CD. This CD-ROM is not a computational tool such as SPSS, but provides a learning environment for exploration and application of key concepts. For anyone who needs experience in statistical analysis for the social sciences.
This text investigates how interactive learning environments can bridge the gap between abstract statistical theory and practical application for students in the social sciences. The authors, Paul Cholmsky, Philip C. Abrami, and Robert C. Gordon, utilize a pedagogical framework that prioritizes conceptual understanding over rote computation. By integrating a CD-ROM-based interactive system with traditional text, the authors argue that active manipulation of variables allows students to internalize the logic behind statistical procedures more effectively than through passive reading alone.
What You Will Find
The framing suggests a highly practical, student-centered approach designed to demystify quantitative analysis for those in the social sciences. The reliance on an integrated digital learning environment indicates a focus on active engagement and immediate feedback loops to build analytical confidence.
Page Count:
591
Publication Date:
2000-11-23
Publisher:
Allyn & Bacon
ISBN-10:
0205294936
ISBN-13:
9780205294930
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