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Summary:
STATISTICS: A TOOL FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH, Eighth Edition, is a comprehensive, reader-friendly text that uses real-world examples, engaging exercises, and special features in every chapter to help even the most math-averse students succeed in a required statistics course. At the same time, this versatile text is appropriate for more advanced students in diverse social science disciplines, providing an accessible, well-balanced introduction to fundamental concepts of statistics and their practical application to a wide variety of contemporary social issues. The text covers hand calculations and the use of computers, providing a solid grounding in both traditional formulas and the latest SPSS statistical software package. Healey effectively breaks down even complex material to help students master key concepts and hone the skills they will need to succeed as professionals in a social science field--or simply to become "statistically literate," intelligent consumers of social research.
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Fast Service, Great Condition!
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The book was in excellent condition, despite the fact it was sold under "used" condition. I expected the book to be shipped at a much later date, and I received it at least 4 days before the expected shipping date. I would definitely purchase books from them in the future!
no spss software with text
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In the product review, it says the book comes with the latest version of the spss software, which it does not. I ended up returning the book and it took amazon nearly a month to get me my money back.
Meh
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Wasn't too happy about the price or having to buy it again when i lost it, but it got the job done.
STATS: Almost Useless
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A hard to follow book. Maybe its not just the text. Did not do justice to Statistics. In my opinion, not very well written.
excellent text
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Healy makes statistics both bearable and easily understood whether it is your first encounter with stats, or a refresher course. I ordered a used copy via Amazon.com's textbook service and was quite pleased with the condition of the book. I recommend both the text (if you have to take stats), and using Amazon to buy your texts at much reduced prices and good quality.