A strong understanding and appreciation of statistics and quantitative research methods is vital to any graduate student of the social sciences, yet most similar texts do not adequately cover this subject. With this in mind, the author has designed a text suitable for first-year graduate survey courses that reviews general statistical theory and methods and explores the problems that quantitative social scientists face in conducting research. The topics covered in this book range from the philosophical basis of scientific research to issues of statistical inference, measurement, scaling,...
A strong understanding and appreciation of statistics and quantitative research methods is vital to any graduate student of the social sciences, yet m...
This book discusses the role of social science research in public policy decisions on Aboriginal issues. Aimed at three main constituencies--Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal social scientists, government and Aboriginal policymakers, and Aboriginal communities--it has multiple purposes. First, it presents findings from recent research, with the goal of advancing research agenda and stimulating positive social development. Second, it encourages greater links between the social scientific and external research communities and demonstrates the kind of research needed as a foundation for public...
This book discusses the role of social science research in public policy decisions on Aboriginal issues. Aimed at three main constituencies--Aborig...
