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Understanding Political Science Statistics: Observations and Expectations in Political Analysis,Used
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In politics, you begin by asking theoretically interesting questions. Sometimes statistics can help answer those questions. When it comes to applied statistics, students shouldnt just learn a vast array of formulathey need to learn the basic concepts of statistics as solutions to particular problems. Peter Galderisi demonstrates that statistics are a summary of how to answer the problem: learn the math but only after learning the concepts and methodological considerations that give it context.With this as a starting point, Understanding Political Science Statistics asks students to consider how to address a research problem conceptually before being led to the appropriate formula. Throughout, Galderisi looks at problems through a lens of 'observations and expectations,' which can be applied to myriad statistical techniques, both descriptive and inferential. This approach links the answers researchers get from their individual data analysis to the research designs and questions from which these analyses are derived.By emphasizing the underlying logic of statistical analysis for greater understanding and drawing on applications and examples from political science (including law), the book illustrates how students can apply statistical concepts and techniques in their own research, in future coursework, and simply as an informed consumer of numbers in public discourse.The following features help students master the material:Legal and Methodological sidebars highlight key concepts and provide applied examples on law, politics, and methodology;Endofchapter exercises allow students to test their mastery of the basic concepts and techniques along the way;A Sample Solutions Guide provides workedout answers for oddnumbered exercises, with all answers available in the Instructors Manual;Key Terms are helpfully called out in both Marginal Definitions and a Glossary;A Companion Website (www.routledge.com/cw/galderisi) with further resources for both students and instructors;A diverse array of data sets include subsets of the ANES and Eurobarometer surveys; CCES; US Congressional district data; and a crossnational dataset with political, economic, and demographic variables; andCompanion guides to SPSS and Stata walk students through the procedures for analysis and provide exercises that go handinhand with online data sets.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Understanding Political Science Statistics'? A: The book emphasizes the conceptual understanding of statistics in political science, guiding students to address research problems before applying statistical formulas.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Peter Galderisi, who draws on his expertise in political science and statistics to present the material.
- Q: What type of exercises are included in the book? A: The book contains end-of-chapter exercises that allow students to test their understanding of key concepts and techniques.
- Q: Does the book provide any supplementary resources for students? A: Yes, it includes a Companion Website with additional resources for both students and instructors.
- Q: Is there a solutions guide available for the exercises? A: Yes, a Sample Solutions Guide offers worked-out answers for odd-numbered exercises, and complete answers are available in the Instructor’s Manual.
- Q: What are some key features of this book? A: Key features include legal and methodological sidebars, a glossary, marginal definitions, and diverse data sets for practical application.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Understanding Political Science Statistics'? A: The book was published on March 17, 2015.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 364 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in statistics? A: Yes, it is designed to help students grasp basic statistical concepts and methods, making it suitable for beginners.