Statistics for the Social Sciences

The second edition of Statistics for Social Sciences prepares students from a wide range of
disciplines to interpret and learn the statistical methods critical to their field of study. By using
the General Linear Model (GLM), the author builds a foundation that enables students to see how
statistical methods are interrelated, enabling them to build on the basic skills. The author makes
statistics relevant to students' varying majors by using fascinating real-life examples from the social
sciences. Students who use this edition will benefit from clear explanations, warnings against
common erroneous beliefs about statistics, and the latest developments in the philosophy, reporting,
and practice of statistics in the social sciences. The textbook is packed with helpful pedagogical
features including learning goals, guided practice, and reflection questions.