03082nam 2200721 a 450 991045390950332120200520144314.01-84920-860-31-84860-537-41-281-79478-39786611794781(CKB)1000000000550126(EBL)354948(OCoLC)476177151(SSID)ssj0000356599(PQKBManifestationID)11248129(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000356599(PQKBWorkID)10366862(PQKB)10026180(SSID)ssj0000103134(PQKBManifestationID)11999030(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000103134(PQKBWorkID)10060938(PQKB)10797150(MiAaPQ)EBC354948(OCoLC)291216766(StDuBDS)EDZ0000018379(PPN)227901533(Au-PeEL)EBL354948(CaPaEBR)ebr10256880(CaONFJC)MIL179478(EXLCZ)99100000000055012620110110d2003 fy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrAnalyzing quantitative data[electronic resource] from description to explanation /Norman BlaikieLondon SAGE20031 online resource (374 p.)Description based upon print version of record.0-7619-6759-1 0-7619-6758-3 Includes bibliographical references (p. [344]-346) and index.Cover; Contents; List of Figures; List of Tables; Acknowledgements; Introduction: About the Book; Chapter 1 - Social Research and Data Analysis: Demystifying Basic Concepts; Chapter 2 - Data Analysis in Context: Working with Two Data Sets; Chapter 3 - Descriptive Analysis - Univariate: Looking for Characteristics; Chapter 4 - Descriptive Analysis - Bivariate: Looking for Patterns; Chapter 5 - Explanatory Analysis: Looking for Influences; Chapter 6 - Inferential Analysis: From Sample to Population; Chapter 7 - Data Reduction: Preparing to Answer Research QuestionsChapter 8 - Real Data Analysis: Answering Research QuestionsGlossary; Appendix A; Appendix B; Appendix C; Appendix D; References; Index; Summary Chart of MethodsFor social researchers who need to know what procedures to use under what circumstances in practical research projects, this book does not require an indepth understanding of statistical theory.Social sciencesStatistical methodsSocial sciencesMethodologyMathematical statisticsElectronic books.Social sciencesStatistical methods.Social sciencesMethodology.Mathematical statistics.0 1.4/22Blaikie Norman W. H.1933-719456StDuBDSStDuBDSBOOK9910453909503321Analyzing quantitative data2460724UNINA