Essentials of Social Statistics for a Diverse Society

3rd Edition

Anna Leon-Guerrero; Chava Frankfort-Nachmias
eISBN-13: 9781506390833

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Essentials of Social Statistics for a Diverse Society, Third Edition, is a more streamlined, less expensive version of the successful Social Statistics for a Diverse Society. As in the parent text, the Essentials version does more than introduce students to the statistical techniques used by social scientists. It is distinct for the use of real data from contemporary social issues, illustrating the interplay between social concerns and methods of inquiry, and for a strong emphasis on race, class, gender, and other statuses to show how statistics can be a tool for understanding the richness of social differences within society. With a wide range of examples and exercises taken from current events and published research, frequent illustrations, and a focus on student learning, this book continues to be an accessible and engaging resource for students.


"I think this textbook is incredibly readable. It presents statistics in a manner that is easy to grasp and comprehend but is still rigorous in terms of the content covered."


—Amy Lucas, University of Houston–Clear Lake


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ISBNs 9781506390802, 1506390838, 9781506390833, 9781506390826
Language English
Number of Pages 456
Edition 3rd