About the Book

This book on introductory social statistics focuses on how statistical techniques are applied in sociological research. In addition to the usual range of topics is descriptive and inductive statistics (frequency, central tendency, dispersion, confidence intervals, significance testing, and correlation and regression), it includes essays and exercises that illustrate the close connection between sociological theory and practice, on one hand, and quantitative reasoning, on the other. Extensive SPPS and Internet applications are included.

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About the Author / Editor

Jay Weinstein is professor of sociology at Eastern Michigan University, where he also served as head of the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminology (1986 – 1990 and 2004 – 2006). His international experience includes two terms as Fulbright Professor in India and consulting work in Central and Eastern Europe with the Soros Foundation and the World Bank. He is the recipient of the Charles Horton Cooley and Alex Boros Awards for his contributions to applied sociology and the John F. Schnabel Award for Teaching Excellence. He has served as president of the Society for Applied Sociology and the North Central Sociological Association and as chair of the American Sociological Association Council on Sociological Practice. He is the author of numerous journal articles, book chapters, and books, including “Social and Cultural Change: Social Science for a Dynamic World, ” 2nd edition (Rowman and Littlefield Publishers, 2005).

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