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Record Nr.

UNINA9910453231503321

Autore

Wetcher-Hendricks Debra <1970->

Titolo

Analyzing quantitative data : an introduction for social researchers / / Debra Wetcher-Hendricks

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Hoboken, New Jersey : , : Wiley, , [2011]

©2011

ISBN

1-118-62600-1

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (416 p.)

Disciplina

001.4/2

Soggetti

Social sciences - Statistical methods

Quantitative research

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

part I. Summarizing Data -- part II. Applying Data.

Sommario/riassunto

A user-friendly, hands-on guide to recognizing and conducting proper research techniques in data collection  Offering a unique approach to numerical research methods, Analyzing Quantitative Data: An Introduction for Social Researchers presents readers with the necessary statistical applications for carrying out the key phases of conducting and evaluating a research project. The book guides readers through the steps of data analysis, from organizing raw data to utilizing descriptive statistics and tests of significance, drawing valid conclusions, and writing research reports.