Data Analysis with SPSS (3rd Edition)
Data Analysis with SPSSThird Edition By: Stephen A. Sweet(Cornell University)Karen Grace-Martin Basic Approach: Data Analysis with SPSSis designed to teach students how to explore data in a systematic manner using the most popular professional social statistics program on the market today. New to This Edition:Updated for use with SPSS Version 15.Most current data available on attitudes and behaviors from the 2004 General Social Surveys.Graphing techniques are now integrated through the introduction of numerical summary statistics and discussions of univariate, bivariate, and multivariate methods.Two new chapters on bivariate analysis techniques, such as ANOVA and T-tests, are especially useful for students in psychology or education departments.Includes expanded and refined discussion of logistic regression (including probability and odds) and explanations of how statistics is valuable in understanding social behavior.Uses the most recent data drawn from the 2006 State Rankings (Morgan & Quitno) and the 2004 General Social Surveys.Includes discussion of constructing new variable construction and important concepts of reliability.