Understanding Statistical Analysis and Modeling is a text for graduate and advanced undergraduate students in the social, behavioral, or managerial sciences seeking to understand the logic of statistical analysis. Robert Bruhl covers all the basic methods of descriptive and inferential statistics in an accessible manner by way of asking and answering research questions. Concepts are discussed in the context of a specific research project and the book includes probability theory as the basis for understanding statistical inference. Instructions on using SPSS ^(R) are included so that readers focus on interpreting statistical analysis rather than calculations. Tables are used, rather than formulas, to describe the various calculations involved with statistical analysis and the exercises in the book are intended to encourage students to formulate and execute their own empirical investigations.

About the Author
Robert Bruhl is the author of the statistics textbook Understanding Statistical Analysis and Modeling for Sage (2018). He is currently Clinical Professor in the Department of Political Science, where his primary focus is on policy analysis and research design. Included in his specialties are economic history, voter behavior, and Congressional behavior. Most recently, he has focused his attention on political marketing and campaigns, and has presented papers on this subject both nationally and internationally. He has also contributed his expertise to both local, national, and international media. Prior to his appointment at UIC, he taught at DePaul University in their Public Service Graduate Program, and before entering the academic world, he enjoyed a fifteen-year career in the private sector, and held various positions in management consulting, marketing, and business planning. He has a B.A. degree (Phi Beta Kappa) in Mathematics from Northwestern University, an M.S. degree in Computer and Communication Sciences from the University of Michigan, an M.B.A. in Business Economics from the University of Chicago, and a Ph.D. (Phi Kappa Phi) in Public Policy Analysis from the University of Illinois at Chicago. He is currently at work on a book describing the political and economic development of the English-American Colonies, with a focus on the effect this development had on the U.S. Constitution.

Reviews

"This is a well-thought out and designed text that gives students an open and accessible introduction to the concepts and techniques necessary for conducting social science research."

-- Scott Comparato

"This book presents the opportunity for those teaching statistics to present probability theory in a non-intrusive manner, allowing students to move beyond their fears of probability theory and access one of the most important aspects of really understanding statistics."

-- Robert J. Eger III

"This text takes a refreshing approach to presenting statistical concepts in a methodologically rigorous yet meaningful way that students will intuitively grasp."

-- Brian Frederick

"This text has a competitive edge over similar textbooks. I strongly recommend it to students who want to have a clear understanding of how to develop good research questions and select statistical techniques appropriate in answering the research questions."

-- Benjamin C. Ngwudike

"Readers will be surprised how much they are learning about statistics and statistical analysis as they read this book. The author presents mathematical concepts by first starting with the familiar and gently guiding the reader in more unfamiliar territory."

-- John David Rausch, Jr.

"This book provides a thorough introduction to statistics. End-of-chapter exercises and SPSS ^(R) tutorials will greatly enhance students' abilities to transfer skills learned in the classroom to real-world problems."

-- Christopher Larimer

"Functional and straightforward. A comprehensive introduction to statistics!"

-- Derrick Bryan

"This is a remarkable book that integrates examples, SPSS ^(R) tutorials, and exercises. The chapters provide an in-depth analysis of the key concepts. This book is an essential resource for advanced-level undergraduate students and graduate students in the study of statistical analysis."

-- Prachi Kene

"An enjoyable read. The book has the potential to promote numeracy among the general public, and serve as a resource in statistics education."

-- Michael Raisinghani



Book Information
ISBN 9781506317410
Author Robert H. Bruhl
Format Paperback
Page Count 440
Imprint SAGE Publications Inc
Publisher SAGE Publications Inc
Weight(grams) 740g