Imai, Kosuke
Quantitative Social Science: An Introduction in tidyverse
- ISBN 13:
- 9780691222288
- author:
- Imai, Kosuke
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Princeton University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 488
- Dimensions:
- 25.4 x 17.8 x 3.8 centimetres (1
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Methodology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Quantitative Social Science: An Introduction in tidyverse is a practical introduction to data analysis and statistics for students in the social sciences and allied fields. This textbook provides a hands-on approach, using real-world data sets from leading quantitative social science research to illustrate key concepts such as causality, measurement, and prediction. Students will learn how to analyze and interpret data using the tidyverse family of R packages, with a focus on empirical analysis and practical application. The book includes supplementary exercises, including additional data analysis exercises and programming exercises, to help students test their skills and build a solid foundation for further study. Additional online course materials are available, featuring notes, sample code, exercises, problem sets with solutions, and lecture slides.