Using Statistics in Social Work Practice is a practical basic statistics book intended for social workers who want or need to learn SPSS. Instead of focusing on the memorization of formulas, the author discusses the purpose of each statistical test, the rationale social workers may have for choosing it, and the assumptions made by each test. Each statistical test is accompanied by an example particular to the field of social work. The book teaches students how to use SPSS to run each test, read its output, interpret, and write the results. 
A database prepared by the author is available on the Web for those who have access to SPSS software. Lyceum Books also offers a bound set of the book and a CD containing licensed SPSS software.

Using Statistical Methods in Social Work Practice: A Complete Spss Guide

Politics & Social Sciences

Soleman H. Abu-Bader

Social Sciences

Lyceum Books

Politics & Government

Lyceum Books, Inc.

All too often, students detect gaps between what they learn in research or data analysis courses and how it relates to real-world practice. In Using Statistical Methods in Social Science Research, Professor Abu-Bader provides the necessary links between the classroom and the office. He provides a step-by-step description of the process social science students need to clearly organize, choose a test or statistical technique, analyze,interpret,and report their research findings. Professor Abu-Bader focuses on the purpose, rational, and assumptions made by each statistical test. Research examples clearly display the applicability and function of each statistical test in real-world practice. Using Statistical Methods not only guides social scientists through different tests, but also provides students and researchers alike with information that will help them in their own practice. Few other statistical texts are as readable and well developed; First edition users praise the inclusion of practical examples and detailed coverage of how to utilize SPSS itself.

Using Statistical Methods in Social Science Research with a Complete SPSS Guide, Second Edition (without disc)

In Using Statistical Methods, Soleman Abu-Bader detects and addresses the gaps between the research and data analysis of the classroom environment and the practitioner s office. This book not only guides social scientists through different tests, but also provides students and researchers alike with information that will help them in their own practice. With focus on the purpose, rationale, and assumptions made by each statistical test, and a plethora of research examples that clearly display their applicability and function in real-world practice, Professor Abu-Bader creates a step-by-step description of the process needed to clearly organize, choose a test or statistical technique, analyze, interpret, and report research findings. Features: Updated to reflect latest version of SPSS (Versions 18.0 &amp; 19.0). Additional mathematical and statistical concepts including reliability, effect size, and power. Extended coverage of statistical techniques, with strong focus on tests used in real research situations. Revised online database for users. Student version of SPSS 18. Note: The SPSS Student version is a limited version of the SPSS Base software for pc and Mac users. Limitations: CD is for home use only and expires thirteen (13) months from date of first installation on one standalone computer. Data files are limited to 50 variables and 1500 cases. SPSS command syntax, and scripting and automation, are not available to the user. SPSS add-on modules cannot be used with the student version.

Using Statistical Methods in Social Science Research with a Complete SPSS Guide, Second Edition (including disc)

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Using Statistical Methods in Social Work Practice: A Complete Spss Guide

Using Statistical Methods in Social Work Practice: A Complete Spss Guide

Using Statistical Methods in Social Science Research with a Complete SPSS Guide, Second Edition (without disc)

Using Statistical Methods in Social Science Research with a Complete SPSS Guide, Second Edition (including disc)