Statistical Methods for the Social Sciences, Global Edition Alan Agresti is an English-language textbook aimed at students in the social sciences. This book covers statistical methods for the social sciences in an accessible, concept-focused way.
This textbook introduces statistical methods to students without prior knowledge of statistics and with minimal mathematical background. It provides a thorough treatment of methods for data analysis and probability, suitable for a two-semester course. The Global Edition includes up-to-date examples and exercises with real data, more illustrations of statistical software, and the use of interactive applets to clarify core concepts such as sampling and basic data analyses. The emphasis is on understanding statistical methods, while mathematical complexity remains limited.
Relevant for degree programs and courses in probability and statistics, social research and statistics methods, and general statistics within the social sciences.