Book Description:
“Master econometrics for political science and public policy with ‘Real Stats’ by Eric C. Tanenbaum. Learn practical statistical applications using real-world data for insightful analyses. ISBN: 978-0199981946, Sage Publications.”
Real Stats: Using Econometrics for Political Science and Public Policy
Author: Eric C. Tanenbaum
Publisher: Sage Publications
ISBN: 978-0199981946
Book Description: Real Stats provides essential tools for understanding quantitative data analysis in practical situations. This book is foundational for performing basic statistical analyses pertinent to political science, public policy, and related fields. It emphasizes hands-on application of statistical methods to real-world data from surveys, polls, experiments, and archival sources, aimed at making inferences about broader populations.
- Includes a primer on basic mathematics, probability, and inference.
- Step-by-step guides on statistical techniques.
- Features numerous diagrams and charts to aid understanding.
- Practical examples using SPSS (Windows).
- Definitions of essential vocabulary throughout the text.
- End-of-chapter exercises for practice and reinforcement of concepts learned.