Dictionary of Statistics and Methodology
A Nontechnical Guide for the Social Sciences
3rd Edition
Published on 2. June 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
376 pages
978-0-7619-8855-7 (ISBN)
Description
'Have you ever sat in a meeting//seminar//lecture given by extremely well qualified researchers, well versed in research methodology and wondered "what kind of language are these people using"? Well, W Paul Vogt has the solution to your problem with the publication of the revised and expanded edition of his statistics and methodology dictionary' - Social Research Association News The Third Edition of Paul Vogt's bestselling Dictionary of Statistics and Methodology continues where the Second Edition left off with updated terms and additions. The book aims to provide anyone interested in learning statistics with the sourcebook of simple definitions and explanations of statistical and statistics-related concepts. The majority of terms offer additional references to use if more information is needed on a particular topic. Additionally, many terms are accompanied by graphical material to aid understanding.
Reviews / Votes
"I always keep Vogt's admirable book within arm's reach of my desk. For both students and established scholars, and for both methodologists and consumers of methodology, it is an invaluable source. I am delighted to see this third edition." -- David Collier 20050216 "This book is for the generalist, someone not versed in statistical or methodological terms and concepts but who wants a way into the world of research in an acessible and readable form. The beauty of this book is that it allows the reader a definition of terms in a precise and non-technical form." -- Antony Billinghurst, Senior Research Officer of the Department for Work and Pensions 20060216More details
Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Thousand Oaks
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7619-8855-7 (9780761988557)
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Previous edition
W. (William) Paul Vogt
Dictionary of Statistics and Methodology
A Non-Technical Guide for the Social Sciences
Book
07/1993
2nd Edition
SAGE Publications Inc
€39.83
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Person
W. Paul Vogt is Emeritus Professor of Research Methods and Evaluation at Illinois State University where he won both teaching and research awards. He specializes in methodological choice and program evaluation and is particularly interested in ways to integrate multiple methods. His other books include: Tolerance & Education: Learning to Live with Diversity and Difference (Sage Publications, 1998); Quantitative Research Methods for Professionals (Allyn & Bacon, 2007); Education Programs for Improving Intergroup Relations (co-edited with Walter Stephan, Teachers College Press, 2004). He is also editor of three four-volume sets in the series, Sage Benchmarks in Social Research Methods: Selecting Research Methods (2008); Data Collection (2010); and Quantitative Research Methods (2011).
Content
List of Figures List of Tables Preface to the Third Edition Preface to the Second Edition Preface to the First Edition Introduction How to Use This Dictionary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Suggestions for Further Reading About the Author