Imai, Kosuke
Quantitative Social Science: An Introduction
- ISBN 13:
- 9780691175461
- author:
- Imai, Kosuke
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Princeton University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 432
- Dimensions:
- 25.15 x 17.53 x 2.79 centimetres
- Genre:
- Politics, Society & Education, Sociology & anthropology, Sociology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Quantitative Social Science: An Introduction provides a practical introduction to data analysis and statistics for students in social sciences and allied fields. This textbook is designed to help undergraduates and beginning graduate students develop essential skills in quantitative analysis, using the R programming language to analyze data and interpret results. The book engages with empirical analysis, illustrating how data analysis can be used to answer important questions about society and human behavior. It features over forty data sets taken directly from leading quantitative social science research, demonstrating the practical applications of data analysis in various fields. With numerous additional exercises and interactive R programming examples, this textbook is an ideal resource for hands-on learning. Supplementary teaching materials are also available for instructors, making it a valuable resource for both students and educators.