Statistics for Anthropology |
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| Author:
| Madrigal, Lorena |
| ISBN: | 978-1-139-17111-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2012 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Digital (delivered electronically) |
| List Price: | AUD $600.00 |
Book Description:
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Anthropologists often need to use quantitative methods, but statistics are often seen as impenetrable and difficult. This book offers anthropology and other social science students an easy, step-by-step route through the statistical maze. In clear, simple language, using relevant examples and practice problems, it gives students with a minimal mathematical background a thorough grounding in methodology, together with insight into how and when different methods need to be applied. It...
More DescriptionAnthropologists often need to use quantitative methods, but statistics are often seen as impenetrable and difficult. This book offers anthropology and other social science students an easy, step-by-step route through the statistical maze. In clear, simple language, using relevant examples and practice problems, it gives students with a minimal mathematical background a thorough grounding in methodology, together with insight into how and when different methods need to be applied. It will be a 'must-have' for all anthropology and social science students.