{"product_id":"9781405169028","title":"Introduction to Social Statistics The Logic of Statistical Reasoning","description":"\u003ch1\u003eIntroduction to Social Statistics\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Logic of Statistical Reasoning\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThomas Dietz | Linda Kalof\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eMathematics \/ Probability \u0026amp; Statistics \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Social Statistics\u003c\/i\u003e is a basic statistics text with a focus on the use of models for thinking through statistical problems, an accessible and consistent structure with ongoing examples across chapters, and an emphasis on the tools most commonly used in contemporary research.  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLively introductory textbook that uses three strategies to help students master statistics: use of models throughout; repetition with variation to underpin pedagogy; and emphasis on the tools most commonly used in contemporary research\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrates how more than one statistical method can be used to approach a research question\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnhanced learning features include a ‘walk-through’ of statistical concepts, applications, features, advanced topics boxes, and a ‘What Have We Learned’ section at the end of each chapter\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupported by a website containing instructor materials including chapter-by-chapter PowerPoint slides, answers to exercises, and an instructor guide\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisit \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.wiley.com\/go\/dietz\"\u003ewww.wiley.com\/go\/dietz\u003c\/a\u003e for additional student and instructor resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cb\u003eThomas Dietz\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Sociology and Director of the Environmental Science and Policy Program at \u003cst1:placetype w:st=\"on\"\u003e\u003cst1:placetype w:st=\"on\"\u003eMichigan\u003c\/st1:placetype\u003e \u003cst1:placetype w:st=\"on\"\u003eState\u003c\/st1:placetype\u003e \u003cst1:placetype w:st=\"on\"\u003eUniversity\u003c\/st1:placetype\u003e\u003c\/st1:placetype\u003e. He has 20 years’ experience teaching introductory social statistics and his books include \u003ci\u003eEssentials of Social Research\u003c\/i\u003e (with Linda Kalof and Amy Dan, 2008), \u003ci\u003eNew Tools for Environmental Protection\u003c\/i\u003e (edited with Paul C. Stern, 2002), \u003ci\u003eEnvironmentally Significant Consumption\u003c\/i\u003e (edited with Paul C. Stern et al., 1997), and \u003ci\u003eHandbook for Environmental Planning\u003c\/i\u003e (edited with James McEvoy, 1977).  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eLinda Kalof\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Sociology at \u003cst1:placetype w:st=\"on\"\u003e\u003cst1:placetype w:st=\"on\"\u003eMichigan\u003c\/st1:placetype\u003e \u003cst1:placetype w:st=\"on\"\u003eState\u003c\/st1:placetype\u003e \u003cst1:placetype w:st=\"on\"\u003eUniversity\u003c\/st1:placetype\u003e\u003c\/st1:placetype\u003e. With 15 years of experience teaching introductory social statistics and research methods, she has won two university teaching awards and her books include \u003ci\u003eEssentials of Social Research\u003c\/i\u003e (with Amy Dan and Thomas Dietz, 2008), \u003ci\u003eLooking at Animals in Human History\u003c\/i\u003e (2007), \u003ci\u003eA Cultural History of Animals\u003c\/i\u003e (edited with Brigitte Resl, 2007), \u003ci\u003eThe Animals Reader\u003c\/i\u003e (edited with Amy Fitzgerald, 2007), and \u003ci\u003eThe Earthscan Reader in Environmental Values\u003c\/i\u003e (edited with Terre Satterfield, 2005).\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e09 March 2009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley-Blackwell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781405169028\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e608\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44315423801484,"sku":"9781405169028","price":111.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781405169028.jpg?v=1780236748","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781405169028","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}