Social Statistics for a Diverse Society

by Chava Frankfort-Nachmias, Anna Y. Leon-Guerrero

Written especially for undergraduate students taking their first course in social statistics, this highly accessible bestselling text has been thoroughly revised and updated with the latest General Social Survey data. This new Fourth Edition maintains the same informal, conversational writing style along with the many pedagogical features have led to the previous editions′ widespread success. It also introduces new social issues, including more analysis of cultural diversity. In this  Fourth Edition , the authors have introduced a strong global perspective by using real-life examples from the International Social Survey Programme that help expand the students′ analytical focus beyond the United States.

Genres: Nonfiction, Sociology, Textbooks, Science, Reference

616 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 1996

Reviews

[Whitney · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an excellent statistics textbook. Explains the concepts in ways that are easy to conceptualize and understand.

[Carrie Osman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Explains statistics to even the most math-anxious, inept student (you know, like me). Gentle step by step approach with more emphasis on concept coherence and not necessarily dry formulaic teaching. Definitely worth a read if you're studying this subject and may even be helpful if it's not the text of choice for your class. My only quibble is that my version did not come with SSPS, which made me draw a blank on some exercises. Otherwise, well worth the time.

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Had to have this for a Social Stats class in grad school. Did a pretty good job laying out most of the terms, equations and concepts.

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

There are quite a few errors in this book, and while seemingly harmless, can confuse someone new to social statistics. The step-by-step SPSS demonstrations and following exercises were very helpful, though.

[Dustin Dye · Rating 4 out of 5]

Like: Readable text on statistics.

Don't like: New editions every 18 months or so with differences only in the end-of-chapter questions necessitating college students overpay for new textbooks.

[Gary · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book is adequate . . . sort of. It covers the material, but isn't all that helpful. The exercises in the book aren't all that great and more are needed.

[Liana K. · Rating 2 out of 5]

Some of the odd answers in the back we're wrong, I asked my teacher and she agreed. It is ok other than that with conveying information in a way that is learnable.

[Jay Harley]

Very readable, without condescending - spends a good amount of time on the underlying principles.

[Nick · Rating 2 out of 5]

The editing was very poor in this edition.

[Kara Whipple · Rating 2 out of 5]

So poorly edited 😬

[Nanette Fandino-Diaz · Rating 5 out of 5]

As far as textbooks go this one is well-written with modern day scenarios that the reader can relate to and create deeper understanding of the material.

[Katerina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Carried me in stats. Easy to follow, clear explanations.

[Emtiz]

So so close to holiday break woot woot I am exhausted. 🥲

[Melissa]

woo-hoo

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book focuses on doing stats within SPSS (IBM software). Very functional. This is not general esoteric stats content. You can put it to work in real life at work and in research immediately.

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

BU MCJ 702 Analytical Methods course text book

[Cassandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very well written and made understandable for the average math hating human.