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<em>Statistics for International Social Work And Other Behavioral Sciences presents statistics using straightforward, accessible language, making it easier for students of all backgrounds -- particularly social work student undergraduates, graduates and practitioners -- to learn and apply statistical concepts, tools, and procedures. The book incorporates two powerful statistical software programs, Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) and Microsoft Excel ToolPak, into statistical computations. The course contents have been organized pedagogically in an order that allows students to view the progression of concepts and hand calculations in conjunction with computerized statistical analysis tools. Furthermore, this text is unique in that it includes appendices specifically designed to provide instructions on preparing data for data entry, construct variable names, and data analysis-using SPSS; present guidelines to nonparametric statistics and post hoc comparisons; and focus on Microsoft Excel ToolPak, which is available in most personally owned computers and handheld devices such as tablets and smart phones. The book also includes robust instructor and student materials via a companion website.
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STATISTICS FOR INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL WORK AND OTHER BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES Statistics for International Social Work And Other Behavioral Sciences Serge C. Lee Maria C. Silveira Nunes Dinis Lois Lowe and Kelly Louise Anders 1 1 Oxford University Press is a department of the University of Oxford. It furthers the University’s objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide. Oxford is a registered trade mark of Oxford University Press in the UK and certain other countries. Published in the United States of America by Oxford University Press 198 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016, United States of America. © Oxford University Press 2016 First Edition published in 2016 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, without the prior permission in writing of Oxford University Press, or as expressly permitted by law, by license, or under terms agreed with the appropriate reproduction rights organization. Inquiries concerning reproduction outside the scope of the above should be sent to the Rights Department, Oxford University Press, at the address above. You must not circulate this work in any other form and you must impose this same condition on any acquirer. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Lee, Serge C., author. Statistics for international social work and other behavioral sciences / Serge C. Lee, Maria C. Silveira Nunes Dinis, Lois Lowe, Kelly Louise Anders. pages cm Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978–0–19–937955–2 (alk. paper) 1. Social service—Statistical methods. 2. Social sciences—Statistical methods. I. Title. HV29.L44 2016 519.5—dc23 2015025939 1 3 5 7 9 8 6 4 2 Printed by Sheridan, USA This book is dedicated to my beautiful wife, Kia, and to our four wonderful children: Pheng, Tou, Maly, and Chong Dylan—Serge Lee. I dedicate this book to my family, friends, and colleagues—with thanks to Dr. Serge Lee for the opportunity to work with him—Maria C. Silveira Nunes Dinis. Thank you, Dr. Lee, for the privilege of working with you and the other authors. It has been a very rewarding experience for me—Lois Lowe. Thank you to Dr. Lee and the other authors for the opportunity to collaborate on this book. The experience was very fulfilling and intellectually stimulating—Kelly Anders. CONTENTS IN BRIEF List of Figures xvii List of Tables xxi Preface xxiii 1. Brief Introduction to Research and Statistics 1 2. Variables, Levels of Measurement, and Ethical Responsibilities 7