Quantitative Social Science: An Introduction in Stata

The Stata edition of the groundbreaking textbook on data analysis and statistics for the social sciences and allied fields is a practical introduction to data analysis and statistics written especially for undergraduates and beginning graduate students. It emphasizes hands-on learning and covers data analysis concepts such as causality, measurement, and prediction, as well as probability and statistical tools. It includes more than fifty data sets from actual research and offers a solid foundation for further study.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 472 pages
Publication date: 16 March 2021
Publisher: Princeton University Press

The Stata edition of the groundbreaking textbook on data analysis and statistics for the social sciences and allied fields is a valuable resource for students seeking to develop quantitative analysis skills. While quantitative analysis is increasingly essential for social science research, students in the social sciences and related areas often receive limited training in it, often ending up in statistics classes that offer few insights into their field. This textbook aims to address this gap by providing a practical introduction to data analysis and statistics tailored specifically for undergraduates and beginning graduate students in the social sciences and allied fields, such as business, economics, education, political science, psychology, sociology, public policy, and data science.

Quantitative Social Science engages directly with empirical analysis, guiding students through the process of analyzing data using the Stata statistical software and interpreting the results. The textbook emphasizes hands-on learning, providing students with practical exercises and examples to reinforce their understanding of data analysis concepts. More than fifty data sets taken directly from leading quantitative social science research illustrate how data analysis can be used to answer important questions about society and human behavior.

This one-of-a-kind textbook has proven successful in classrooms around the world, and it features numerous additional data analysis exercises as well as supplementary teaching materials for instructors. Written especially for students in the social sciences and allied fields, including business, economics, education, psychology, political science, sociology, public policy, and data science, the textbook provides hands-on instruction using Stata, not paper-and-pencil statistics. It covers data analysis concepts such as causality, measurement, and prediction, as well as probability and statistical analysis.

By providing a comprehensive and practical introduction to data analysis and statistics, this textbook equips students with the skills they need to succeed in their academic and professional careers. Whether they are pursuing research in the social sciences, business, or any other field that requires quantitative analysis, this textbook is an invaluable resource.

Weight: 972g
Dimension: 178 x 254 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780691191096