Applied Statistics Using Stata: A Guide for the Social Sciences

Mehmetoglu, Mehmet,Jakobsen, Tor Georg

ISBN 10: 1473913233 / ISBN 13: 9781473913233

Verlag: SAGE Publications Ltd, 2016

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers mon0000306130

Inhaltsangabe:

Clear, intuitive and written with the social science student in mind, this book represents the ideal combination of statistical theory and practice. It focuses on questions that can be answered using statistics and addresses common themes and problems in a straightforward, easy-to-follow manner. The book carefully combines the conceptual aspects of statistics with detailed technical advice providing both the why of statistics and the how .

Built upon a variety of engaging examples from across the social sciences it provides a rich collection of statistical methods and models. Students are encouraged to see the impact of theory whilst simultaneously learning how to manipulate software to meet their needs.

The book also provides:

• Original case studies and data sets
• Practical guidance on how to run and test models in Stata
• Downloadable Stata programmes created to work alongside chapters
• A wide range of detailed applications using Stata
• Step-by-step notes on writing the relevant code.

This excellent text will give anyone doing statistical research in the social sciences the theoretical, technical and applied knowledge needed to succeed.

Über die Autorinnen und Autoren: Mehmet Mehmetoglu is a Professor of Research Methods in the Department of Psychology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His research interests include consumer psychology, evolutionary psychology and statistical methods. Mehmetoglu has co/publications in about 35 different refereed international journals, among which include Personality and Individual Differences, Evolutionary Psychology and the Journal of Statistical Software.

Tor Georg Jakobsen is professor of political science at NTNU Business School at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. His research interests include political behavior, peace research and statistical methods. Jakobsen has authored and co-authored articles in, among others, European Sociological Review, Work, Employment and Society and Conflict Management and Peace Science.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Applied Statistics Using Stata: A Guide for ...
Verlag: SAGE Publications Ltd
Erscheinungsdatum: 2016
Einband: paperback
Zustand: Good