9781026007839 - Statistics in Social Studies von Rice, Stuart A (2 Ergebnisse)

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Statistics in Social Studies' is a foundational collection of essays and papers exploring the rigorous application of statistical methods to the field of sociology and social research. Edited by Stuart A. Rice, a central figure in the development of quantitative social science, this work brings together perspectives from leading scholars to address the challenges and potential of numerical data in understanding human behavior and societal structures. The volume covers a wide range of topics, including the measurement of social attitudes, the use of census data, and the limitations of statistical inference in complex human environments. It serves as a critical bridge between the qualitative traditions of the past and the data-driven methodologies that define modern social science. By examining the interplay between mathematical precision and social inquiry, the contributors seek to establish a more scientific basis for policy-making and theoretical development. Readers will find a rich historical perspective on the evolution of research design and data interpretation. This work remains a significant resource for sociologists, historians of science, and researchers interested in the methodology of the social sciences. 'Statistics in Social Studies' highlights the enduring importance of empirical evidence in the quest to solve societal problems.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.